Tag

Runoff

All articles tagged with #runoff

Trump-backed Paxton faces Cornyn in Texas's record-breaking Senate runoff
politics16 hours ago

Trump-backed Paxton faces Cornyn in Texas's record-breaking Senate runoff

Texas voters head to a runoff for the U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, a race notable for being the most expensive primary in history and for Trump’s endorsement of Paxton; the ballot also includes several congressional runoffs and state offices (AG and railroad commissioner), with endorsements and fundraising playing major roles in shaping the November outcomes.

politics6 days ago

Trump-Backed Moore and Hudson Head to Alabama GOP Senate Runoff

In Alabama’s GOP Senate primary, Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson advanced to a June 16 runoff after Hudson’s late surge toppled Attorney General Steve Marshall. Moore had Trump’s early endorsement and support from influential GOP groups, while Hudson gained momentum with Trump’s backing, helping him overtake Marshall in polling. The open seat follows Tommy Tuberville’s decision to run for governor, and Tuberville has not endorsed in the race. The runoff will determine who carries the GOP banner to Washington.

Collins, Dooley clinch Georgia GOP Senate runoff showdown
politics6 days ago

Collins, Dooley clinch Georgia GOP Senate runoff showdown

Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley secured spots in Georgia’s Republican primary runoff on June 16 to face off against each other for a chance to challenge Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins has leaned into MAGA credentials and faces scrutiny from a House Ethics inquiry, while Dooley has drawn support from Gov. Brian Kemp and promotes an outsider platform with reforms like term limits and banning stock trading. Ossoff has built a strong campaign operation and remains the Democratic frontrunner in a politically divided state.

politics7 days ago

Trump-backed rivals advance to Georgia governor runoff as Raffensperger falls

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger lost the Republican primary for governor, with Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones moving to a runoff. The result highlights ongoing Trump influence in Georgia’s GOP, as both candidates seek MAGA support while Raffensperger’s defense of the 2020 election failed to gain traction in a costly, drawn-out race.

politics7 days ago

Georgia GOP faces a bruising path to a runoff in the Senate contest

Georgia Republicans enter a bruising Senate primary with no clear front-runner, making a runoff likely while Democrats watch as Jon Ossoff maintains a fundraising edge; Rep. Mike Collins leads but faces a split field with Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, the latter aided by Gov. Kemp, complicating the path to November and keeping Ossoff well-positioned to capitalize on GOP infighting.

Labor-backed ad aims to push Pratt into L.A. mayoral runoff
politics14 days ago

Labor-backed ad aims to push Pratt into L.A. mayoral runoff

A 30-second, union-funded attack ad against Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary is seen by analysts as a strategic move to boost Pratt with Republican voters and force a Bass–Pratt runoff, rather than harm Raman. The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor says the expenditure is independent of Bass, while Raman and Bass call the tactic cynical in a heavily Democratic race.

Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton
politics2 months ago

Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton

Trump’s demand that the Texas Senate runoff candidates drop out did not alter the race after the withdrawal deadline passed, leaving incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton on the ballot for the May 26 runoff. While Trump may still endorse a candidate, the canvass timing determined the deadline, and Republicans still face a costly runoff with both candidates set to compete for the GOP’s Senate majority.