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Georgia Republicans Select Candidates for Key November Races

Georgia Republicans Select Candidates for Key November Races

Georgia Runoff Elections Conclude

In Georgia's recent Republican primary runoff elections, voters determined the party's nominees for significant statewide races. US Representative Mike Collins emerged victorious, securing the nomination to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. Collins defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the contest.

Gubernatorial Race Nominee Chosen

For the gubernatorial election, billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson was chosen by Republican voters. He will now face Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. This primary race was notably contentious, involving libel litigation and federal challenges related to Georgia election law, with Jackson ultimately prevailing over Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, who had received support from former President Trump.

These selections set the stage for closely watched electoral battles later this year, as Republicans aim to regain ground against established Democratic figures in Georgia.

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