Trump-Kemp proxy duel fuels Tuesday primaries across GA, AL, OK and DC

Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., head to the polls Tuesday for major primaries. Georgia features a high-stakes GOP Senate runoff between Trump-backed Mike Collins and Kemp-backed Derek Dooley, part of a broader Trump–Kemp proxy clash, plus a governor’s race with Kemp’s backing. Washington, DC chooses a new mayor in a crowded ranked-choice race as Muriel Bowser steps down. Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff pits Trump-endorsed Barry Moore against Jared Hudson, while Democrats hold their own runoff for their nominee. Oklahoma’s wide-open governor race — with Trump’s support for Mike Mazzei — and a concurrent Senate primary add to the day’s marquee matches. California also has a separate special election in another race. The results will gauge Trump’s influence and shape the fall contests.