What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate
Summary
Georgia will hold its primary election on Tuesday to select candidates for important races, including the US Senate and governor. The Republican Senate primary is competitive, while Democrat Jon Ossoff is running unopposed. The governor’s race presents a key chance for Democrats to win an open seat.Key Facts
- Georgia's primary election is on Tuesday, focusing on Senate and governor races.
- Senator Jon Ossoff is the only Democrat running in the Senate primary.
- Five Republicans, including two current House members, Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, are competing to challenge Ossoff.
- Collins leads in fundraising but faces an ethics investigation; Donald Trump has not endorsed any candidate.
- Former football coach Derek Dooley, endorsed by outgoing Governor Brian Kemp, is running as a moderate Republican.
- Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads the Democratic governor primary.
- The current governor, Brian Kemp, cannot run again because of term limits.
- Republicans Rick Jackson and Trump-endorsed Burt Jones are among the top candidates for governor.
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