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What to Watch in Primary and Runoff Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump's influence in the Southern Republican Party will be tested in primary and runoff contests across three states, where he has backed certain candidates.
- In Georgia, Republicans face a critical runoff to select a nominee to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who is seen as a strong incumbent despite initial vulnerability.
- The Georgia race highlights a clash between Trump's late endorsement and the popularity of Governor Brian Kemp, with both candidates claiming to be the most electable against Ossoff.
- In Alabama, the GOP primary runoff is expected to determine the successor to Senator Tommy Tuberville, with Trump's endorsed candidate facing a tough challenge from a former Navy SEAL running as an anti-establishment outsider.
