Raffensperger Falls Short in Georgia GOP Governor Primary
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received 14 percent of the vote in the Republican primary for governor and did not advance to the runoff. Primaries also took place Tuesday in Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Washington ExaminerGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received 14 percent of the vote in the Republican primary for governor and did not advance to the runoff. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones received 37 percent and health care executive Rick Jackson received 34 percent, according to the Associated Press. Jones is considered the favorite to win the nomination after President Donald Trump endorsed his campaign.
Senate race, Republicans are hoping to defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The race has not yet been called, but GOP Rep. Mike Collins is in the lead for the GOP nomination.
Kentucky Results In Kentucky, GOP Rep.
Andy Barr won the Republican nomination for governor. GOP Rep. Thomas Massie lost his reelection bid for the House to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. " — Misty Severi, May 19, 2026 (Just the News) The results come on one of the busiest primary nights of the 2026 season, with six states holding their respective primaries.
The other states are Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Polls have already closed in Kentucky, where GOP Rep. Andy Barr won the Republican nomination for governor and GOP Rep. Thomas Massie lost his reelection bid for the House to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein.
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