US midterm primaries 2026 live: results and updates as elections in Georgia and Oklahoma test Trump’s power
Summary
Voters in Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Washington DC are taking part in primary elections to choose candidates for upcoming Senate, governor, and mayoral races. These elections are important tests of President Donald Trump’s influence within the Republican Party, especially in key races where he has endorsed candidates.Key Facts
- Primary elections are happening in Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Washington DC.
- Republican runoffs in Alabama and Oklahoma are deciding who will challenge Democrats in November.
- President Trump has endorsed several candidates, including Barry Moore in Alabama and Kevin Hern in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma has not elected a Democratic senator since 1990.
- In Georgia, Republicans will pick candidates for governor and the Senate.
- Trump-backed Burt Jones is running for Georgia governor against Rick Jackson, who has spent over $93 million of his own money on the campaign.
- Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are the finalists for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia.
- Washington DC voters are choosing a Democratic candidate for mayor.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.