Massie ousted, Georgia Democrats big turnout, and runoffs set. What you missed from last night’s primaries
Tuesday's primaries featured significant developments that could influence the midterm elections. Notably, Rep. Thomas Massie was ousted in Kentucky, marking a victory for Trump-backed candidates. In Georgia, high Democratic turnout was observed, with former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms winning her primary decisively.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated by Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's primary elections.
- ▪Massie's loss highlighted Trump's continued influence over the Republican Party and the limitations of online right-wing influencers.
- ▪In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic gubernatorial primary with over 56% of the vote.
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Tuesday’s primaries saw several major developments of national significance, some of which may help shape the dynamics of the midterm elections. Some of the most consequential primary elections took place on Tuesday, with some decided decisively and others going to runoffs. Recommended Stories Trump-backed Burt Jones and Rick Jackson head to Georgia GOP governor runoff NAACP calls for Black students to boycott Southern college sports Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress Here’s everything you missed from Tuesday night: Kentucky: Massie ousted In one of the greatest tests of President Donald Trump’s hold over the Republican Party, the president once again emerged on top. After falling out with Rep.
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