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Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump

Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump

Summary

Georgia Republicans chose Mike Collins, who was supported by President Trump, as their U.S. Senate candidate. However, they picked a different candidate for governor instead of the person Trump preferred, favoring a wealthy newcomer who used his own money to win.

Key Facts

  • Georgia held runoff elections for U.S. Senate and governor.
  • Mike Collins, backed by President Trump, won the Senate nomination.
  • Collins will face Senator Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate and only Senate Democrat running for reelection in Georgia.
  • For governor, Republicans chose a billionaire first-time candidate, not President Trump’s preferred choice.
  • The Senate race in Georgia is important for control of Congress during President Trump’s second term.
  • President Trump won Georgia in the last presidential election two years ago.
  • The governor’s race showed mixed support for President Trump among Georgia Republicans.
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