Georgia GOP Shakeup: Collins Clinches Senate Nomination as Jackson Captures Governor Runoff
TL;DR
Mike Collins won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff and will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November, while Rick Jackson triumphed in the GOP governor runoff over Trump-backed Burt Jones. Across the map, Oklahoma’s major races moved forward: Kevin Hern won the Senate primary, Mazzei and Gentner Drummond advanced to the governor runoff, and Lahmeyer with Tedford advanced in the 1st District; Alabama’s Barry Moore also won a Senate runoff. Oklahoma’s Democratic governor candidate Cyndi Munson advanced in her primary. DC primary results were delayed until 8 p.m. voting ends. The day underscored continued Trump influence in several races and sets the stage for key general elections this fall.
- June 16, 2026 — Mike Collins will win Georgia Senate primary; Rick Jackson will win governor runoff CNN
- Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeaways CNN
- Collins wins Georgia Senate runoff, to challenge Ossoff Axios
- Georgia Republicans Go With Trump’s Pick for Senate, but Not Governor The New York Times
- Split results for Trump-backed candidates in Georgia’s GOP runoffs The Washington Post
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