List of Trump-Endorsed Candidates Who Won and Lost—As Burt Jones Defeated
Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed several candidates in recent Republican primary races, with many winning their contests in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma. However, a key loss occurred in Georgia, where his endorsed candidate for governor, Burt Jones, was defeated by Rick Jackson.Key Facts
- Trump endorsed candidates in Senate, House, and governor races in the 2026 primaries.
- Barry Moore won Alabama’s Senate runoff with Trump’s endorsement.
- Mike Collins won the Georgia Senate primary, also endorsed by Trump.
- Kevin Hern won the Oklahoma Senate primary on Trump’s list of endorsed candidates.
- Burt Jones, Trump’s endorsed candidate for Georgia governor, lost to Rick Jackson by about 5 percentage points.
- Rick Jackson spent approximately $100 million of his own money and defeated Jones despite Trump’s and Governor Kemp’s endorsements.
- Trump praised many winning candidates on his social media platform, Truth Social, but acknowledged the loss of Jones.
- The results show Trump’s endorsements still have strong influence but are not guaranteed to secure victory.
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