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Republican Primary Runoffs Underway in Alabama and Georgia
Voters in Alabama and Georgia decide Senate and gubernatorial nominees in Republican primary runoffs. Endorsements from President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp are factors in the contests.
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Republican primary runoffs are taking place today in Alabama and Georgia for U.S. Senate and Georgia governor. President Donald Trump endorsed Collins after Collins received 41% in the May 19 primary compared with Dooley's 30%. Collins won a majority of the state's 159 counties in the first round. Dooley's support was concentrated in 13 counties that together produced 25% of the statewide vote.
Georgia Governor's Race Lt. Gov.
Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson compete in the gubernatorial runoff. Trump endorsed Jones, who finished first with 38% on May 19. Gov. Brian Kemp also endorsed Jones over the weekend. A third candidate, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, had drawn support in the Atlanta area during the initial primary.
Alabama Senate Runoff In Alabama, Rep.
Barry Moore faces former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in the Senate runoff. Moore received 39% in the May primary to Hudson's 26%. Limited polling since then has shown a close contest. Moore performed strongly in southern Alabama while Hudson drew support in the Birmingham area. Madison County, home to Huntsville, is viewed as a key area in the runoff.
