The price tag of overcoming a Trump endorsement, and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Summary
In recent Republican primary elections, President Donald Trump's endorsements have been valuable but not always enough to secure a win. Rick Jackson spent over $100 million to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia governor runoff, while Trump's candidates won or advanced in races in Alabama and Oklahoma.Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed candidates in several Republican primaries.
- Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million, mostly from his own money, to beat Burt Jones in Georgia’s Republican governor runoff.
- Burt Jones was President Trump’s endorsed candidate in Georgia.
- Jackson’s win showed that a Trump endorsement does not guarantee a victory.
- Trump’s endorsed candidate won a U.S. Senate runoff in Alabama.
- Trump’s pick for Oklahoma governor moved to another runoff election.
- These contests were Republican primary elections or runoffs.
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