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Trump Endorsements Shape Republican Primary Outcomes in Southern States
President Trump’s chosen candidates won several Republican primaries across the South on Tuesday. The results included victories in Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia.
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President Trump’s endorsed candidates won key Republican primary races in Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia on Tuesday. The outcomes highlighted the reach of his endorsements in Republican contests.
Alabama Results Retiring Sen.
Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for governor. Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore led the race to replace Tuberville in the Senate. Former Sen. Doug Jones won the Democratic primary for governor. Jones focused his campaign on raising the minimum wage and expanding Medicaid.
Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein defeated Rep.
Thomas Massie in the 4th Congressional District. Massie criticized the president during his concession speech. Trump-backed Rep. Andy Barr won the Republican primary to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Former state representative Charles Booker won the Democratic primary for the Senate seat.
Georgia Results Lt. Gov.
Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 Republican runoff for governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor. Incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Senate. Former football coach Derek Dooley and Rep. Mike Collins advanced to a June 16 Republican runoff for Senate.
President John Cornyn. The endorsement came one week before the runoff vote. Trump stated that Paxton is a “true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas.” Trump also described Cornyn as a “good man” who did not endorse him soon enough in the 2024 election.
