Voters Decide Primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington
Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., participated in primary elections Tuesday, with contests including governor and U.S. Senate races, according to multiple news outlets.
Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., participated in primary elections Tuesday, with results that included contests for governor and U.S. Senate, according to multiple news outlets.
In the Georgia Republican primary for governor, Rick Jackson defeated Burt Jones, according to Politico. Jones had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, according to Politico. Politico reported on spending in the race. Politico and The Hill reported that the outcome was among results in which Trump-endorsed candidates did not win.
In the Georgia Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, Mike Collins won, according to MSNBC and Politico. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election, according to MSNBC. Politico reported that Trump questioned Collins about his stance on abortion before endorsing him. Politico reported that Republicans have expressed concern about the race against Ossoff.
In Alabama, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press.
In Washington, D.C., voters cast ballots Tuesday, according to the AP. The Hill reported that progressive candidates won in contests in the District. The AP reported on the election in the context of Trump's actions affecting the capital.
The Washington Examiner reported that the governor races represented an exception in Trump's record of endorsements. Politico reported on what it described as a limit to the influence of Trump's endorsements. The Hill characterized the results as a mixed outcome for Trump.
The Washington Post reported four takeaways from the primaries in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma. The Hill reported five takeaways from the contests.
The AP reported on additional topics connected to the primaries, including fact-checking of statements by Trump on immigration and reporting on school voucher programs.
Fox News reported results from primary elections in California, Georgia, the District of Columbia, Alabama and Oklahoma.
General elections for the contested offices are scheduled to take place later this year.
Key Facts
- —Rick Jackson defeated Burt Jones in the Georgia Republican primary for governor, according to Politico.
- —Mike Collins won the Georgia Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election, according to MSNBC and Politico.
- —U.S. Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Alabama, according to The Associated Press.
- —Politico and The Hill reported that the Georgia governor outcome was among results in which Trump-endorsed candidates did not win.
- —The Hill reported that progressive candidates won in contests in Washington, D.C.
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