Georgia Primary Overview: It's Runoff Central With a Few Bright Lights
The Georgia primary has resulted in several key races heading to runoffs, including the governor and secretary of state positions. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson will compete in the gubernatorial runoff, while Republican state Rep. Tim Fleming and Vernon Jones will face off for secretary of state. The Republican U.S. Senate primary has also advanced to a runoff between Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley.
- ▪The Georgia GOP secured wins in some races, but major positions will go to runoffs.
- ▪Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will compete for the governor's seat in a runoff on June 16.
- ▪Tim Fleming and Vernon Jones will face each other for the secretary of state position after no candidate received over 50% of the vote.
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Georgia Primary Overview: It's Runoff Central With a Few Bright Lights By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 7:50 AM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jeff Amy Tuesday's Georgia primary has been predictably unpredictable. While the Georgia GOP has pulled out wins in certain races, the important races of the state's chief executive, secretary of state, and the U.S. Senate have ended up in runoffs. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); GovernorTrump-endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson will face each other in a June 16 runoff.
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