Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Republican primary for Georgia governor will go to a June runoff between Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, endorsed by Trump, and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson, excluding Brad Raffensperger who finished third.
- Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor outright, avoiding a runoff and securing the nomination with strong early leads.
- Two Georgia Supreme Court justices were re-elected, defeating Democratic-backed challengers in a heavily advertised and politically charged nonpartisan judicial race linked to a pending abortion law case.
- The Republican primary for US Senate remains unresolved, with Mike Collins and Derek Dooley heading to a runoff to challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff, who faces no primary opposition and has substantial campaign funds.
- Georgia continues to be a key swing state, with competitive races reflecting its shift from a Republican stronghold to a battleground, highlighted by high campaign spending and national attention.