Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday’s elections
Summary
President Donald Trump’s endorsements are being tested in several Republican primary races on Tuesday in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, California, and Washington, D.C. In Georgia, billionaire Rick Jackson has spent over $100 million to compete against Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, while other races show mixed results for candidates supported by Trump.Key Facts
- A Trump endorsement is often a strong advantage in Republican primaries.
- Georgia’s gubernatorial runoff features Burt Jones, endorsed by Trump, and Rick Jackson, who has spent over $100 million of his own money.
- Jones received 38% and Jackson 33% of votes in the May 19 primary in Georgia.
- Oklahoma’s Republican governor primary has no clear front-runner; Trump recently endorsed Mike Mazzei.
- In Iowa, Trump’s chosen candidate lost a recent primary.
- Alabama’s Senate primary runoff pits Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore against outsider Jared Hudson.
- Democrats are also holding primaries focused on progressives versus moderates ahead of the November elections.
- The influence of Trump’s endorsement versus large personal spending is being closely watched in these races.
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