Georgia Primary Election: The winners, the losers, the runoffs
Georgia’s 2026 election races in November are taking shape after Tuesday’s primary results.
Georgia’s 2026 election races in November are taking shape after Tuesday’s primary results.
Georgia Elections 2026: The winners, the losers, the runoffs
Georgia’s 2026 election races are taking shape after Tuesday’s primary results. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 runoff. Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate race is also headed to a runoff between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Early voting for the runoff begins June 8.
Georgia’s 2026 election races are taking shape after Tuesday’s primary results. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 runoff. Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate race is also headed to a runoff between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Early voting for the runoff begins June 8.
Georgia Lt. Gov. election: Both parties head to June 16 primary runoffs
The Georgia Lieutenant Governor runoff election matchups began taking shape Tuesday night.
The Georgia Lieutenant Governor runoff election matchups began taking shape Tuesday night.
Rep. Mike Collins takes majority vote to runoff for senate race
U.S. Representative Mike Collins secured the highest percentage of votes in tonight's Georgia senate primary but fell short of the 51% threshold required to win the nomination outright. He will now head to a high-stakes runoff election.
U.S. Representative Mike Collins secured the highest percentage of votes in tonight's Georgia senate primary but fell short of the 51% threshold required to win the nomination outright. He will now head to a high-stakes runoff election.
Mike Collins, Derek Dooley advance to GOP runoff for Georgia U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley advanced to the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Neither candidate captured a majority of the primary vote, forcing a high-stakes showdown to determine who will challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley advanced to the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Neither candidate captured a majority of the primary vote, forcing a high-stakes showdown to determine who will challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Derek Dooley and Gov. Kemp speak on senate runoff
Derek Dooley, joined by Gov. Brian Kemp, speaks on heading to a runoff against Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's senate race. Collins and Dooley will faceoff for the Republican nomination to oppose Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Derek Dooley, joined by Gov. Brian Kemp, speaks on heading to a runoff against Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's senate race. Collins and Dooley will faceoff for the Republican nomination to oppose Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democrat primary for governor
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses her supporters at her official gubernatorial primary watch party following her win of the Democratic nomination. She has cinched the spot without a runoff.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses her supporters at her official gubernatorial primary watch party following her win of the Democratic nomination. She has cinched the spot without a runoff.
'This ol' trucker will deliver': Mike Collins on runoff
Rep. Mike Collins speaks on heading to a runoff against Derek Dooley in Georgia senate race. The pair will faceoff for the Republican nomination to oppose Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Rep. Mike Collins speaks on heading to a runoff against Derek Dooley in Georgia senate race. The pair will faceoff for the Republican nomination to oppose Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Buddy Carter concedes in senate race
Congressman Buddy Carter takes questions after conceding his candidacy to oppose Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election. Republicans Derek Dooley and Mike Collins will face off in a runoff for the Republican nomination.
Congressman Buddy Carter takes questions after conceding his candidacy to oppose Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election. Republicans Derek Dooley and Mike Collins will face off in a runoff for the Republican nomination.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic primary in governor race
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor on Tuesday. The victory sets up a high-stakes campaign for the November election as the party aims to capture a seat that has eluded them for more than two decades.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor on Tuesday. The victory sets up a high-stakes campaign for the November election as the party aims to capture a seat that has eluded them for more than two decades.
Bottoms projected Democratic nominee for governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the projected Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia after building an insurmountable lead on election night. Analysts break down how uncounted ballots in Fulton County solidified the projection and what this means for the general election phase.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the projected Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia after building an insurmountable lead on election night. Analysts break down how uncounted ballots in Fulton County solidified the projection and what this means for the general election phase.
'This race is too close to call': Esteves on election
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves speaks on primary race as votes are counted. Opponent Keisha Lance Bottoms takes an early lead but Esteves maintains the race is too close to call, hoping for a runoff.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves speaks on primary race as votes are counted. Opponent Keisha Lance Bottoms takes an early lead but Esteves maintains the race is too close to call, hoping for a runoff.
Rick Jackson heading to GOP runoff in governor race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson believes his chance for winning his party nomination remains strong despite the AP declaring a runoff in the race.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson believes his chance for winning his party nomination remains strong despite the AP declaring a runoff in the race.
Georgia primary yields split outcome for parties
The race for Georgia governor is intensifying after the primary election triggered a high-stakes June runoff between Republican candidates Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson. Political analysts break down the impact of multi-million dollar ad spending and shifting ballot counts on election night. Meanwhile, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms remains well positioned to bypass a runoff entirely on the Democratic side.
The race for Georgia governor is intensifying after the primary election triggered a high-stakes June runoff between Republican candidates Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson. Political analysts break down the impact of multi-million dollar ad spending and shifting ballot counts on election night. Meanwhile, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms remains well positioned to bypass a runoff entirely on the Democratic side.
Geoff Duncan speaks on election loss
Gubernatorial Democrat candidate Geoff Duncan speaks as ballots are counted in the Georgia 2026 Governor primary election. Fellow Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has taken an early lead.
Gubernatorial Democrat candidate Geoff Duncan speaks as ballots are counted in the Georgia 2026 Governor primary election. Fellow Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has taken an early lead.
Keisha Lance Bottoms leads early, opponents hope for runoff
The former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, takes an early lead for the Democrat nominee for Governor. Opponents like Michael Thurmond and Jason Esteves are hopeful for a runoff. Fulton County will not release it's ballots until 11 p.m.
The former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, takes an early lead for the Democrat nominee for Governor. Opponents like Michael Thurmond and Jason Esteves are hopeful for a runoff. Fulton County will not release it's ballots until 11 p.m.
Burt Jones speaks on runoff against Rick Jackson
Current Lt. Governor of Georgia Burt Jones celebrates with his supporters, addressing a runoff election against fellow Republican candidate Rick Jackson.
Current Lt. Governor of Georgia Burt Jones celebrates with his supporters, addressing a runoff election against fellow Republican candidate Rick Jackson.
Brad Raffensperger speaks on election loss
Brad Raffensperger addressed his supporters and thanks his voters while conceding a loss in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary. He also addressed his time as Secretary of State while speaking on his hopes moving forward.
Brad Raffensperger addressed his supporters and thanks his voters while conceding a loss in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary. He also addressed his time as Secretary of State while speaking on his hopes moving forward.
Burt Jones, Rick Jackson advance to Georgia Republican primary runoff for governor
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor on Tuesday.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor on Tuesday.
How newcomer Rick Jackson forced a massive runoff showdown
Political analysts break down how newcomer Rick Jackson spent millions to secure a spot in a June 16 runoff against Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.
Political analysts break down how newcomer Rick Jackson spent millions to secure a spot in a June 16 runoff against Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.