In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout
The Georgia primary elections have seen significant spending from Republicans and record turnout from Democrats. With a competitive gubernatorial race and a vulnerable Democratic Senate incumbent, both parties are gearing up for potential runoffs. Attention is also focused on nonpartisan Georgia Supreme Court seats that Democrats aim to flip amid recent changes to voting rights legislation.
- ▪Republicans have dominated spending in the Georgia primary elections.
- ▪Democrats have achieved a nearly 15% turnout advantage over Republicans.
- ▪The gubernatorial race is considered one of the most competitive in the country this year.
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Elections In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout May 18, 20265:00 AM ET Stephen Fowler In this file photo, stickers sit on a table inside a polling place on Nov. 5, 2024, in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP ATLANTA — Tuesday's primary elections in Georgia have been defined by record-setting fundraising, contentious Republican primaries and turnout driven by enthusiastic Democrats. Many of the marquee races are likely to head to June 16 runoffs, as Republicans will decide who faces incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and both parties sift through a crowded field of candidates for governor. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited.
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