Georgia Primary Results
In Georgia, President Trump’s endorsed candidates had mixed outcomes. Representative Mike Collins, backed by Trump only recently, won the Senate nomination by defeating Derek Dooley. Conversely, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, another Trump ally, was defeated by Rick Jackson, a self-funded businessman.
Alabama Victories
In Alabama, Representative Barry Moore, supported by Trump, defeated Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL. Moore will likely replace Senator Tommy Tuberville, who won the Republican nomination for governor.
Oklahoma Developments
Representative Kevin Hern won the Republican primary for an open Senate seat in Oklahoma. Trump had earlier cleared the field by endorsing Hern. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s race for governor heads to a runoff between Gentner Drummond, the state’s attorney general, and Mike Mazzei, a former state legislator endorsed by Trump.
Washington D.C. Updates
Zero votes were reported shortly after polls closed in Washington D.C.’s mayoral primary, where candidates compete for an open mayoral seat.
Other Notable Races
First Congressional District in Oklahoma
An election headed to a runoff with Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor supported by Trump, and Mark Tedford, a state legislator, vying for a seat.
Washington Mayoral Race
Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George lead the race to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser. Results may delay due to the ranked-choice voting system.
Additional Alabama Outcomes
John Wahl, former Alabama Republican Party chairman, became the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, defeating Wes Allen.
Penny Brown Reynolds won a Democratic runoff to become Georgia’s elections chief.
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