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June 16, 2026 - Mike Collins will win Georgia Senate primary; Rick Jackson will win governor runoff
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Key Points:
- Jackson Lahmeyer and Mark Tedford will face an August 25 runoff for the Republican nomination in Oklahoma’s 1st District, with Lahmeyer endorsed by Trump but unable to avoid a runoff.
- Rick Jackson won the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff, defeating Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones despite Jones’ stronger Election Day performance, and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
- US Rep. Barry Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for the Senate seat held by Tommy Tuberville, with Trump’s endorsement and a strong alignment with the America First agenda.
- Rep. Mike Collins won the Georgia Republican Senate runoff, gaining Trump's support and defeating Derek Dooley, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- In Oklahoma, Rep. Kevin Hern is projected to win the Republican Senate primary, succeeding Markwayne Mullin, while former state Sen. Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond advance to a gubernatorial runoff.
