Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Georgia Republicans are preparing for runoffs for the U.S. Senate and governor after the primary elections did not yield outright winners. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Senate nomination, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson will face off for governor. The runoffs are set for June 16, with significant campaign spending expected as candidates gear up to challenge their Democratic opponents.
- ▪Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff.
- ▪Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to the runoff in the Republican primary for governor.
- ▪Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is seeking reelection in a state that President Trump won two years ago.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onGeorgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to win outrightByJEFF AMY Associated Press, BILL BARROW Associated Press, and KATE BRUMBACK Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 7:13 AM1:28Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones speaks during a primary election night watch party, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Ga.
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