What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary
Summary
Georgia is holding important primary elections for U.S. Senate and governor races. Republicans are competing to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and to win the governor's nomination, while Democrats are choosing their candidate to try to win the governor’s office.Key Facts
- Georgia’s primary election is set for Tuesday and includes key races for U.S. Senate and governor.
- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection without a primary challenger and has raised nearly $60 million.
- Ossoff is critical of President Trump and focuses on fighting political corruption.
- Republicans in the Senate race include Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley, each promoting different approaches and conservative records.
- Buddy Carter has accused Mike Collins of misusing taxpayer money; Collins denies the claims.
- The Republican governor’s race is marked by high spending, with billionaire Rick Jackson spending over $61 million.
- Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, supported by President Trump, and others like Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr, are competing for the Republican nomination.
- Democrats have several candidates for governor, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Republican Geoff Duncan.
- If no candidate wins a majority on Tuesday, the top two will advance to a runoff election in June.
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