Georgia and Alabama GOP Runoffs Test Trump Endorsements
Today's primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and DC are live electoral events that will shape the 2026 midterm landscape and test whether Trump's endorsement remains a decisive force in Republican politics.
The Morning Brief · June 16, 2026 · Based on reporting by Reuters
Republican primary runoffs in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday will determine Senate and gubernatorial nominees. It is a direct test of President Trump's endorsement power in two competitive states. Trump-backed candidates face contested races in both states, with Senate nominations on the line. Oklahoma and Washington, DC also hold primary contests today.
In Georgia, Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp back the same candidate in the governor's race but diverge in the Senate contest. The Georgia Senate winner will face Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in November. Ossoff is considered a potential 2028 presidential contender by members of both parties. Results are expected Tuesday night.
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Reuters — Georgia Republicans take on Ossoff; Oklahoma votes on minimum wage: Tuesday's US primaries
Georgia Republicans go to the polls Tuesday to select their candidate for U.S. Senate to take on incumbent Jon Ossoff, a rising Democratic star and potential presidential candidate in 2028.
The Hill — Trump endorsement power faces key test in Georgia, Alabama runoffs: 5 primary races to watch
Primaries in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday will end the suspense in a pair of high-stakes Republican primary runoffs for Senate, offering another test of President Trump's endorsement power in both states.
Fox News Politics — Trump's endorsement power faces crucial tests in closely watched Georgia and Alabama GOP runoff elections
Trump-endorsed candidates face key tests in Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs, with Senate and gubernatorial nominations on the line this Tuesday.
Washington Examiner — Trump and Kemp play kingmaker as Georgia voters head to the polls
President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp enter Tuesday's Republican runoff elections as both allies and rivals, backing the same candidate in the governor's race while at odds in a closely watched Senate race.
