Georgia runoffs to settle GOP candidates for Senate, governor

Key Points:

• Georgia Republicans are holding runoffs to determine nominees for U.S. Senate and governor, with President Trump playing a central role in both contests, endorsing Rep. Mike Collins for Senate and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor.
• In the Senate race, Collins, backed by Trump, faces former football coach Derek Dooley, who is supported by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp; the race centers on electability and contrasting records, with Collins emphasizing conservative credentials and Dooley positioning himself as a fresh alternative.
• The gubernatorial primary pits Trump-backed Burt Jones against billionaire self-funder Rick Jackson, who has spent over $100 million on his campaign and appeals to hardline Trump supporters with strong immigration and tax cut proposals.
• Fundraising disparities are significant, with Senate candidates raising under $5 million compared to incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff’s $60 million-plus haul, highlighting the uphill battle for Republicans in a key battleground state.
• Georgia’s secretary of state race also features a Republican runoff between election denier Vernon Jones and Tim Fleming, who cautiously acknowledges 2020 election "irregularities," while Democrats choose between Dana Barrett and Penny Brown Reynolds.