US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results
Summary
In recent primary elections across several states, candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump won important Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma. However, Trump-backed Burt Jones lost the governor’s run-off in Georgia. These races set the stage for key battles in the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Burt Jones, endorsed by President Trump, lost the Georgia governor run-off to billionaire Rick Jackson.
- Mike Collins, supported by Trump, won the Republican Senate run-off in Georgia and will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November.
- In Alabama, Trump-backed Barry Moore won the Republican Senate primary and is favored in the general election.
- In Oklahoma, Trump’s Senate choice Kevin Hern won with nearly 64% of the vote; his gubernatorial pick Mike Mazzei reached a run-off.
- Oklahoma voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour.
- California’s special election advanced Democrat Aisha Wahab to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid allegations.
- These primaries reflect voters’ choices as the U.S. prepares for midterm elections seen as important for President Trump’s second term.
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