What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate
Key takeaways
- Republicans hope to reclaim Jon Ossoff’s Senate seat after a 2020 upset, and Democrats will pick a champion for the governor’s race.
- Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives.
- Also topping the ticket will be the race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
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Republicans hope to reclaim Jon Ossoff’s Senate seat after a 2020 upset, and Democrats will pick a champion for the governor’s race.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Voters depart an election centre in Kennesaw, Georgia, US,, in May 2024 [File: Mike Stewart/AP Photo]By Joseph Stepansky Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026The southern state of Georgia is set to hold its primary vote on Tuesday, drawing battle lines for November’s consequential midterm elections in the United States.
Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives.