Georgia Republicans Hold Primary for Senate and Governor Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for U.S. Senate and governor. President Trump has endorsed one candidate for governor but has not endorsed anyone in the Senate race.
nbcnews.comU.S. Senate and for governor. U.S. Rep. U.S. Rep. Mike Collins are the leading candidates. Both have centered their campaigns on support for President Trump’s policies.
” Collins said the party should continue President Trump’s “America First” agenda. President Trump has not endorsed either candidate. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Kemp is supporting former college football coach Derek Dooley in the race to succeed him. Kemp’s PAC has spent millions on Dooley’s behalf. Gov. Burt Jones for the Republican nomination. Jones faces a challenge from businessman Rick Jackson, who has also appealed to Trump supporters.
Democratic candidates for governor have focused their campaigns on opposition to President Trump’s policies. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, endorsed by former President Joe Biden, is considered the frontrunner in the Democratic primary.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 19, 2026
Georgia holds Republican primary for U.S. Senate and governor.
1 source@ABC - May 15, 2026
President Trump hosted a tele-rally endorsing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
1 source@ABC
Potential Impact
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The Senate nominee will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
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The governor nominee will succeed term-limited Brian Kemp.
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