Greg Dolezal

Georgia voters selected nominees for statewide races, including lieutenant governor and secretary of state. Josh McLaurin won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, while Greg Dolezal secured the Republican nomination. Penny Brown Reynolds advanced as the Democratic nominee for secretary of state.

Georgia's May 2026 primary election did not produce majority winners in several statewide races, requiring June 16 runoffs for positions including lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate. Democratic candidates Josh McLaurin and Nabilah Parkes, and Republican candidates John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal will compete for lieutenant governor, while Republican Senate candidates Collins and Dooley advance to the runoff.

Republican officials in Georgia filed a lawsuit seeking access to the secretary of state’s election night hub, the emergency operations center, ahead of the state primary. A judge initially granted access but later rescinded the order, denying it. The secretary of state’s office and attorney general argue the hub is not a voting location and thus not subject to poll watcher access laws.

Stacey Abrams has been issued a subpoena by the Georgia Senate regarding alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group, with lawmakers vowing to follow the facts and ensure accountability. The investigation stems from findings by the Georgia State Ethics Commission that the New Georgia Project violated campaign finance laws during the 2018 election cycle. Abrams' group admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.

Stacey Abrams has been subpoenaed by the Georgia Senate in an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group. The probe aims to determine who was involved in the decision-making behind the violations and how funds were managed. Abrams' group, New Georgia Project, admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.