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Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms held a joint campaign rally in Savannah on June 27, 2026, emphasizing their 'United for Georgia' message as the top of the state's Democratic ticket for the Nov. 3 election. They criticized their opponents, Mike Collins and Rick Jackson, during the event.

Republicans remain aligned with Trump and MAGA candidates in battleground races, while Democrats face internal divisions over candidate selection. Trump-endorsed candidates dominate GOP primaries, and Democrats have nominated a mix of progressive and moderate candidates across key districts.

Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, emphasizes his difficult childhood in his campaign but faces criticism for policies that oppose Medicaid expansion and propose tax cuts favoring the wealthy, contradicting his message of aiding struggling families.

Trump praised both Evette and Alan Wilson as potential Republican candidates for South Carolina’s governor runoff, indicating a non-committal endorsement. His strategy reflects a hedging of bets amid mixed success for his endorsed candidates in other states, with some victories and defeats reported.

Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive, won the Republican gubernatorial runoff in Georgia over Burt Jones, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. Jackson's self-funded campaign outspent Jones, and both candidates faced legal disputes. Jackson will face Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

President Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries faced mixed results in Georgia and Alabama. Trump-backed candidates won two Senate runoffs but lost the gubernatorial race in Georgia to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million on his campaign. Trump's endorsement streak in GOP primaries was previously broken in Iowa.

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won two of three Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million. In Alabama, Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson in a Senate runoff. In Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins, endorsed by Trump, won a Senate race but lost the gubernatorial runoff to Rick Jackson, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, also endorsed by Trump, was defeated.

Rick Jackson spent $100 million to defeat Trump's endorsed candidate Burt Jones in the Georgia GOP primary, marking a significant challenge to Trump's influence. Trump-endorsed candidates had mixed results in other races, including a runoff in Oklahoma and a narrow Senate win in Alabama.

Georgia Republicans selected Rick Jackson over Burt Jones in the gubernatorial primary, marking a setback for President Trump. Jackson, a healthcare executive and billionaire, defeated Jones by single digits in the Republican runoff.

Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate nomination, defeating Derek Dooley and set to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins, endorsed by Trump, campaigns as a MAGA supporter, while Dooley did not support Trump's 2020 election claims. Rick Jackson also won the GOP governor nomination.

Trump's hold on Georgia collapses as billionaire Rick Jackson makes a surprising breakthrough within the MAGA movement, leading to an unexpected upset.

Rick Jackson, a billionaire, won the G.O.P. runoff for Georgia Governor. He spoke at a country club in Jefferson, GA.

Georgia Republican primary runoff voters selected Mike Collins over Derek Dooley to challenge Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. They also chose Rick Jackson over Burt Jones for the gubernatorial race against Keisha Lance Bottoms, following a contentious campaign involving legal disputes and election law challenges.

Billionaire Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) in the Georgia GOP governor’s runoff. Burt Jones was endorsed by Gov. Brian Kemp and President Trump in the competitive race.

Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive who grew up in poverty and in Atlanta's public housing projects, has won the Republican runoff for Georgia governor, according to CBS News projections.

President Donald Trump's endorsement did not secure victory for Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial nomination runoff. Billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million of his own money, defeated Jones and will face Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election. Jackson, inspired by Trump, emphasized his outsider business credentials and received support from Sen. Ted Cruz.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost the Republican gubernatorial nomination runoff to billionaire Rick Jackson despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million of his own money, will face Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election.

Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican primary for Georgia governor. Jones had early support from President Donald Trump and later from Gov. Brian Kemp, while Jackson received backing from Georgia Republicans like Chris Carr and national figures such as Ted Cruz. The race advanced to a November general election against former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Billionaire Rick Jackson defeated Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary using over $100 million of personal funds. Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Jones, but Jackson's spending influenced other races. He will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

Rick Jackson, a billionaire, defeated a Trump-backed candidate in Georgia's gubernatorial primary. He has advanced to the general election as the Republican candidate.

Burt Jones lost the Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Rick Jackson, a healthcare executive and billionaire. The loss is a major blow to President Trump, adding another statewide loss to his primary scorecard.

Georgia voters are participating in two key Republican runoff races for governor and Senate. Trump-backed candidates Burt Jones and Mike Collins are competing against Rick Jackson and Derek Dooley, respectively. Winners will face Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff in November.

Voters in Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Washington DC are participating in the 2026 US midterm primaries, with Donald Trump supporting Burt Jones in Georgia. Trump has had success in primaries, but faces a challenge from Rick Jackson, a self-funded rival with significant spending power, as reported by the AP.

Sen. Ted Cruz is supporting gubernatorial candidates in Georgia and South Carolina who are not endorsed by President Trump. Cruz endorsed Rick Jackson over Burt Jones in Georgia and Alan Wilson over an unnamed lieutenant governor in South Carolina.

Primary elections in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia are testing Donald Trump's influence in Republican primaries. The outcomes in Georgia's gubernatorial runoff and other races will determine if Trump's endorsements can overcome financial resources and insider status. Democratic primaries also face divisions between progressives and moderates.

Georgia Republicans are deciding Senate and governor nominees in runoffs, with President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. Mike Collins for Senate and Burt Jones for governor. Outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp later endorsed Jones, while billionaire Rick Jackson's $100 million campaign challenges both races. The Senate race is critical for Democrats to retain Jon Ossoff's seat, with Collins and Dooley debating electability and ethics.

Georgia Republicans are selecting Senate and governor nominees in runoffs influenced by Trump's endorsements and competing candidates like Rick Jackson. The Senate race is critical for Democrats needing to retain Jon Ossoff's seat, with candidates emphasizing electability and contrasting policies.

Georgia Republicans are deciding Senate and governor nominees in runoffs influenced by Trump's endorsements. Candidates include Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Burt Jones facing Rick Jackson in the governor's race. Trump's support for Collins and Jones contrasts with Rick Jackson's significant financial investment in his campaign.

Brian Kemp's political influence faces scrutiny as Georgia Republicans navigate Senate and gubernatorial runoffs. Kemp supported Derek Dooley for Senate against Jon Ossoff while President Trump endorsed rival Mike Collins, creating tension. Kemp also endorsed Burt Jones for governor, aligning with Trump in that race.

The article examines the influence of former President Donald Trump's endorsements in Republican primaries, particularly in Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma, where candidates face challenges from opponents with significant financial backing or outsider status. It highlights races where Trump's support for establishment figures is tested against insurgent candidates or substantial campaign spending.

The article examines the influence of President Donald Trump's endorsements in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia, where candidates are challenging Trump-backed opponents with significant financial resources or outsider status. Key races include Georgia's gubernatorial runoff between Trump-endorsed Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million, and Alabama's Senate race featuring Trump's support for Congressman Barry Moore against former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson.

President Donald Trump's endorsement is being tested against significant campaign spending in Georgia, where $100 million has been invested by Rick Jackson to challenge Trump-backed candidate Burt Jones. Similar dynamics are observed in Oklahoma and Alabama, where Trump supports establishment figures against outsider candidates, highlighting tensions between his endorsement power and primary voter preferences.

Trump's endorsement influence is being tested against significant campaign spending in Georgia and other states. Rick Jackson spent over $100 million to challenge Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia's governor runoff, while Trump endorsed Barry Moore in Alabama's Senate race despite an outsider candidate's anti-establishment appeal.

Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s Republican primary runoff for governor, citing electability as the key factor. Kemp also campaigned for former football coach Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race, but his Senate candidate faced a setback after President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Collins. Jones, the Trump-backed candidate, faces Rick Jackson in the governor’s race, while Kemp highlighted policy contrasts between Jones and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights internal party divisions and unexpected alliances as candidates compete for Senate and governor positions. President Donald Trump and outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp split endorsements, with Trump backing Rep. Mike Collins for Senate and Kemp supporting Derek Dooley. Both leaders endorse Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor, while billionaire Rick Jackson challenges him.

Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights internal party divisions and unexpected alliances as Trump and Kemp endorse different candidates. The Senate race pits Mike Collins against Derek Dooley, while the governor's race features Burt Jones and Rick Jackson. Trump and Kemp align on the governor's race but diverge in the Senate race, reflecting broader party tensions.

Georgia voters are participating in a runoff election to finalize primary winners for the November general election. Key races include the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests, with candidates such as Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, Rick Jackson, and Burt Jones competing for their parties' nominations.

Georgia Republicans will finalize Senate and governor nominations in a primary runoff. Key candidates include Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for governor. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, while outgoing Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.

Georgia Republicans will finalize Senate and governor nominees in a primary runoff on Tuesday. Key races include U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for governor. Collins and Jones led primaries with rural support, while Dooley and Jackson gained traction in populous counties. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, while outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.

Georgia's state primary runoff on Tuesday will finalize Republican candidates for U.S. Senate and governor. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are competing for the Senate nomination, while Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are vying for governor. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, and outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.