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nypost.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Rick Jackson defeats Burt Jones in Georgia GOP runoff for governor nomination
Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's Republican primary runoff for governor. Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
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Nbc Newspolitics5 days ago
Georgia Republican Runoff Elections Held for Governor and Senate Nominations
Voters cast ballots Tuesday in two Republican primary runoff contests. One race selects the party's nominee for governor and the other selects the nominee for U.S. Senate.
The Hillpolitics5 days ago
Alabama GOP Senate Runoff Candidates Face Off Tuesday
Republican voters in Alabama choose between two candidates for the party's Senate nomination on Tuesday. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November to succeed the retiring senator.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Social media post praises candidate ahead of Georgia runoff
A post on Monday highlighted one candidate's business record while clarifying it was not an endorsement. The exchange occurred one day before a Republican primary runoff election.
The Hillpolitics13 days ago
Graham faces primary challenge in South Carolina over Iran policy
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is favored to win his party's nomination but may face a June 23 runoff against challenger Mark Lynch. Polls show Graham at 46 to 51 percent support among GOP voters.
Forbespolitics25 days ago
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. Paxton will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in November.
Semaforworld26 days ago
Texas Senate Primary Winner Shifts Focus to General Election
Senate Republicans are moving to support the primary winner after Tuesday's contest. Party leaders had preferred the more experienced candidate but now emphasize holding the seat.
foxnews.compolitics26 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Candidates Skip Public Events Ahead of Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have no campaign events scheduled for Monday. The candidates continue their contest through advertising that has exceeded $109 million.
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Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Texas State Senator Issues Runoff Endorsements Without Mentioning Husband
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton sent an email Tuesday endorsing three candidates in GOP primary runoffs. The message did not reference the Senate race involving her estranged husband, state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
foxnews.compolitics28 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Runoff Election Scheduled for Tuesday
Texas voters will decide the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. President Trump endorsed Paxton days before the vote.
fortune.compolitics28 days ago
Texas Republican Candidates Begin Attacks on Democratic Senate Nominee
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used a campaign rally to introduce nicknames for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The remarks followed President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton in the Republican primary runoff.
citizen.co.zapolitics29 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Runoff Set for Tuesday Between Paxton and Cornyn
Voters in Texas will decide the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Kentucky Republican Primary Results Reported for Representative Thomas Massie
Washington Examiner reported that Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary in Kentucky. The article states Massie received support in prior elections but lost this cycle.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
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 Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Georgia GOP Senate Primary Advances to June Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will face each other on June 16 for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins led with roughly 41 percent of the vote but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.
nypost.compolitics33 days ago
Georgia GOP Governor Primary Heads to June Runoff Between Jones and Jackson
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced from Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. The winner will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
NBC Newspolitics33 days ago
Tommy Tuberville Wins Alabama Republican Primary for Governor
Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican primary for Alabama governor on Tuesday. He will face the Democratic nominee in November in the heavily Republican state.
Fox Newspolitics33 days ago
Trump-Backed Burt Jones Advances to Georgia Governor Runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson finished first and second in Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. Jones and Jackson will face off in a June 16 runoff after neither reached a majority.
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Semaforpolitics34 days ago
President Trump Endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton for Senate
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The endorsement came one week before the runoff election.
abcnews.go.compolitics34 days ago
Georgia Republicans Choose Nominee to Challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republicans hold a primary Tuesday to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. The contest features Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter, and political newcomer Derek Dooley.
Fox Newspolitics34 days ago
Trump-Backed Former Navy SEAL Challenges Massie in Kentucky GOP Primary
President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein, a 68-year-old farmer and former Navy SEAL, to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie in Tuesday's Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. The race has become the most expensive House primary in history, with more than $30 million…
Reasonpolitics34 days ago
Kentucky Primary Tests Future of Small-Government Advocates
A libertarian-leaning representative faces a primary challenge in Kentucky's 4th congressional district. The outcome may signal whether the Republican Party continues to prioritize spending restraint.
uctoday.comworld34 days ago
Louisiana Republican Senate Primary Results Show Cassidy Finishes Third
Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on May 16, 2026. The two-term incumbent did not advance to the runoff election.
ABC Newspolitics35 days ago
Georgia Republicans Hold Primary to Choose Senate Challenger to Jon Ossoff
Three candidates are competing in Tuesday's Republican primary for the chance to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The winner will need to overcome recent Democratic strength in statewide races.
pbs.orgpolitics35 days ago
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Leads Louisiana Senate Primary After Cassidy Defeat
Louisiana Republicans voted in a Senate primary Saturday. Bill Cassidy finished third and will not advance to a June runoff. Trump's endorsed candidate Julia Letlow received the most votes.
Fox Newspolitics34 days agoUpdated
Trump-Backed Candidate Advances in Louisiana Senate Primary
Representative Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff in the Louisiana Republican primary for Senate after defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. President Trump endorsed Letlow in the race.
uctoday.compolitics37 days ago
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Faces Primary Challenge After Voting to Convict Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy is running for a third term in a Republican primary scheduled for May 17, 2026. He faces two challengers, one endorsed by President Trump.
Newsweekpolitics37 days ago
Poll Shows Lindsey Graham at 56% in South Carolina GOP Senate Primary, 23% Undecided
An InsiderAdvantage survey conducted this week gives the Republican senator a wide lead over five challengers in the June 9 primary. More than 60 percent of respondents said President Donald Trump’s endorsement would help secure victory. Forecasters rate the general election cont…
Washington Examinerpolitics37 days ago
Sen. Bill Cassidy Wins Louisiana Republican Primary
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is seeking a third term in a Republican primary on Saturday against Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The race tests the…
The Hillpolitics37 days ago
Trump-Endorsed Candidates Run in Louisiana Senate Primary Against Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a tough Republican primary Saturday against two Trump-endorsed candidates in Louisiana. Recent polling shows him potentially finishing third and missing the June runoff. His 2021 impeachment vote and reluctance to fully back certain Trump health officials…
newsone.compolitics37 days ago
Texas Governor Declines to Endorse in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either incumbent Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff scheduled for May 26. The race advanced to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary. Polls show…
dailycaller.compolitics38 days ago
Boebert Endorses Massie in Kentucky Primary
Rep. Lauren Boebert will campaign for Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky this weekend ahead of his May 19 primary against a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump. Boebert publicly supported Massie while also praising Trump in a social media statement. The race has drawn heavy…
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Georgia GOP Candidate Rick Jackson, Whose Nonprofit Promoted DEI in 2021, Now Pledges to Ban It in State Government and Schools
Republican billionaire Rick Jackson, founder of Jackson Healthcare and goBeyondProfit, is running for Georgia governor on a platform to ban DEI programs. His nonprofit launched a 2021 initiative titled 'Leading a Thriving Workplace with Race in Mind' that featured videos promotin…
Nbc Newspolitics38 days ago
Georgia Senate Primary Tests Influence of Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. The primary is set for Tuesday with no candidate expected to reach a majority, leading to a June 16 runoff. Kemp has endorsed Dooley and campaigned with hi…
edmtunes.compolitics38 days ago
John Fleming Challenges Trump-Endorsed Candidate in Louisiana Senate Primary
Louisiana state treasurer John Fleming has stayed in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate despite President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. Fleming’s campaign has forced a likely runoff on Saturday. The race tests the reach of Trump…
foxnews.compolitics38 days ago
Sen. Bill Cassidy Faces Primary Challenge Without Trump Endorsement
Sen. Bill Cassidy enters Saturday's closed Republican primary in Louisiana without President Trump's support or favorable polling. Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, one of Cassidy's challengers. The race follows changes to the state's primary system and Cassidy's 2021 impeachment…
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Georgia Republicans Head Toward Senate Primary Runoff With Ossoff
Georgia's Republican Senate primary is days from voting with no candidate expected to reach 50 percent, setting up a June runoff among Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley. Polling shows Collins in the lead while Ossoff has raised more than $14 million in the fir…
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Rand Paul’s Son William Apologizes After Verbal Altercation With Rep. Mike Lawler at DC Bar
William Paul confronted Rep. Mike Lawler on Tuesday evening, accusing him of being Jewish and making antisemitic remarks tied to Rep. Thomas Massie’s upcoming primary. Lawler, who is not Jewish, pushed back during the encounter at a Washington bar. Paul issued an apology on X the…
msnbc.compolitics40 days ago
Poll Shows Trump-Backed Challenger Leading Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
A new poll finds Ed Gallrein leading Rep. Thomas Massie 48.3% to 43.1% in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District Republican primary. The survey comes six weeks after the same pollster showed Massie ahead. The primary is scheduled for next Tuesday.
nbcnews.comscience40 days ago
Bill Cassidy Loses Republican Primary
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary despite his own pro-vaccine record, is trailing in polls ahead of this weekend's Republican primary. Cassidy's vote, intended to build bridges with the Trump administration, has drawn atta…
foxnews.compolitics44 days ago
Absence of Endorsement Shapes Georgia Republican Senate Primary
With early voting underway, Georgia Republican voters will select among three candidates for the Senate nomination on May 19. The president has not endorsed in the race, unlike in Kentucky where an endorsement was issued the previous week. A political science professor said the d…
Fox Newspolitics45 days ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Raises Over $1 Million in Primary Challenge Backed by President Trump
Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign has raised more than $1 million since launching a fundraiser on Monday. He faces a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Trump. The Kentucky Republican primary is scheduled for May 19.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
President Trump Reiterates Endorsement of Burt Jones in Georgia GOP Primary
President Trump spoke at a tele-rally on Wednesday evening and urged Georgia voters to support Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the May 19 primary. Trump stated that Jones has his complete endorsement and there is no close alternative. The comments come as businessman Rick Jackson has gain…
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
Massie, Trump-Endorsed Challenger Locked in Tight Kentucky GOP Primary
Rep. Thomas Massie told Tucker Carlson that a single-point lead in his race against Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein will come down to turnout. The Kentucky Republican, who has opposed military aid to Israel, faces $10 million in negative advertising from pro-Israel groups a…
BBC Newspolitics46 days agoUpdated
Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Republican Primary for Ohio Governor
Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for governor of Ohio in Tuesday's primary election. The biotech executive turned politician defeated other contenders to become his party's candidate. Ramaswamy now faces a general election where betting markets give him a 47 perc…
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jewishjournal.compolitics50 days ago
Georgia Senate and Governor Races Show Competition Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Georgia's primary voting is underway for the 2026 midterms, with Republicans yet to unify behind candidates in the Senate and governor races. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff holds a fundraising lead and polling advantages in potential matchups. The state's political landscape remai…
Newsweekpolitics50 days ago
Florida Rep. Randy Fine Speaks About Armenians in Congress
Republican Representative Randy Fine from Florida drew criticism from Armenian American groups after stating on a podcast that Armenians should not serve in Congress, amid his primary challenge from Dan Bilzerian. The comments referenced Bilzerian's alleged antisemitism and tied…
abcnews.go.compolitics50 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr; Nate Morris Drops Out of Kentucky Senate Primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. Nate Morris exited the race and stated he would join the Trump administration. The seat is being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.
themarysue.compolitics50 days agoUpdated
Trump Endorses Opponent of Kentucky Senate Candidate and Invites Him to Join Administration
Republican Nate Morris withdrew from the Kentucky Senate race after President Donald Trump requested he serve in the administration as an ambassador. Trump subsequently endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the seat. Morris, previously critical of rivals linked to retiring Sen. Mitch McCon…
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Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the Kentucky Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump also asked rival candidate Nate Morris to drop out, with Morris agreeing to join the Trump administration. The endorsement comes w…