Key facts
- Primaries in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday will test Donald Trump's endorsement power in key Republican contests.
- In Georgia, Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins for Senate, while Gov. Brian Kemp backed his rival, Derek Dooley.
- Trump's pick for Georgia governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, is also in a runoff.
- Alabama's Senate runoff features Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore against Jared Hudson, with polls showing Hudson leading.
- Oklahoma's gubernatorial race and Washington D.C.'s mayoral and delegate races are also being watched.
Primaries in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday are set to test the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements in key Republican contests. The outcomes could signal the strength of his backing within the party as the midterm elections approach.
In Georgia, Trump has endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the runoff for the Senate seat against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. This endorsement places Trump at odds with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who has backed Collins' rival, Derek Dooley. The race is framed as a proxy battle between Trump and Kemp, whose past disputes over the 2020 election results are well-documented.
Additionally, Georgia voters will decide the Republican nominee for governor, with Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones facing off against another candidate. Jones's candidacy aligns with Kemp's preference, despite Kemp's differing stance in the Senate race.
In Alabama, Trump's endorsement of Rep. Barry Moore in the Senate runoff is facing a challenge. Polls indicate that Moore's opponent, Jared Hudson, may have an edge, raising questions about the decisive impact of Trump's support in the state.
Beyond these high-profile races, primaries in Oklahoma and Washington D.C. are also drawing attention. Trump has backed a candidate in Oklahoma's gubernatorial race, while D.C. voters will select a new mayor and nonvoting House delegate, with Trump's influence noted in the city's political landscape.
The results of these primaries will provide further data on Trump's continued sway over Republican voters and candidates.