Trump Holds Dalton Rally for Georgia Republican Candidates
President Trump held a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, to support Republican candidates, specifically mentioning support for Mike Collins in the Senate race and Rick Jackson for Governor, aiming to influence key races in the state.

Chattanooga, TN, October 16, 2026 —
President Trump held a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, to support Republican candidates in the state, according to the available account of the event. He specifically voiced support for Mike Collins in the Senate race and Rick Jackson for governor.
The rally was described as an effort to influence key races in Georgia. The account did not provide further details about the candidates’ campaigns or explain what issues Trump addressed at the event.
Information about when the rally took place, how many people attended, and what Trump said beyond his stated support for Collins and Jackson was not provided. No direct quotations from the rally were included. The account also did not specify whether other candidates or campaign representatives spoke.
The available information identifies the event’s location and its stated purpose, but offers no additional details about its organization or reception. It does not describe any response from Collins, Jackson, their opponents, or other officials. The names and offices cited are the only candidate-specific details provided.
As a result, the rally’s broader message and any immediate effect on the campaigns cannot be determined from the information available. The account establishes that Trump appeared in Dalton to back Collins and Jackson as they sought office, but provides no further evidence about how the event may have affected voters or the races.
Story summarized from the original created by Nick Hill on www.wdef.com, see more information here.