Trump's Georgia Grip Faces a 2026 Test
TL;DR
Georgia's 2026 primaries show Donald Trump's influence dominating the GOP, with Trump-backed candidates advancing to runoffs as Republicans balance loyalty to the president with winning independent voters, while Democrats argue his grip threatens democracy; the governor and Senate contests hinge on who can carry Trump's banner without alienating moderates ahead of November.
- The runup to the runoffs: In Georgia, the GOP’s Trump test is back AJC.com
- Georgia Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Follow Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins and More NBC News
- Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs The Guardian
- In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor NPR
- Trump’s MAGA brand dominates Georgia primary night Politico
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