Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs
Georgia is gearing up for a significant primary election that could determine nominees for key races. Republican candidates are vying to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, while a high-stakes gubernatorial race features healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson. Democratic voters are also selecting candidates to contest for the governor's office, with the possibility of runoffs if no candidate secures a majority.
- ▪Republicans are looking for a challenger to Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming primary.
- ▪Healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson has spent more than any other primary candidate in Georgia history for the governor's race.
- ▪Democratic candidates are competing to win the governor's office for the first time since 1998.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ 'Friend' of President Trump advances to Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff — Blaze Media
- ▪ Georgia Primaries: Trump-Backed Burt Jones And Healthcare Tycoon Rick Jackson Advance To GOP Runoff In Gov. Race — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Georgia gubernatorial hopeful Keisha Lance Bottoms avoids runoff, wins Democratic primary — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination in Georgia governor’s race — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson — Fox News
- ▪ In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Jones, Jackson advance to runoff in Georgia GOP gubernatorial contest — The Hill
- ▪ Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to a runoff in the Georgia governor primary, setting up a MAGA clash — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race? — NYT — US
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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 primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffsGeorgia voters are set to settle nominees for three high profile racesByJEFF AMY Associated Press and BILL BARROW Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 7:13 AM1:28Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, arrives to vote early in the Georgia Primary Election, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)The Associated PressATLANTA -- Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday as Republicans look for a challenger to Democratic U.S. Sen.
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