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Georgia's primary elections set stage for high-stakes November showdowns

A Senate runoff and heated House races emerge from Georgia's primaries. Will Republicans unseat Democrat John Ossoff in this swing-state showdown?

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Georgia's primary elections set stage for high-stakes November showdowns

Georgia’s primary elections on Tuesday set the stage for key races in November. Voters chose partisan nominees for several U.S. House seats and a closely watched Senate contest. Republicans are now focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat John Ossoff in the Senate race. In the U.S. Senate race, no Republican candidate secured an outright majority, forcing a runoff. The contest will feature U.S. Rep. Mike Collins against either U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter or Derek Dooley. The winner will challenge Ossoff in the general election.

In the U.S. House races, incumbent Republican Andrew Clyde won his party’s nomination in Georgia’s 9th District. He will face Democrat Caitlyn Gegen in November. Clyde has campaigned on cutting federal agencies and lowering taxes.

Houston Gaines, backed by former President Trump, secured the Republican nomination in the 10th District. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller advanced directly to the general election in the 14th District without needing a runoff.

Democrats also made gains in key districts. Chris Harden won the nomination in the 11th District, pushing for expanded healthcare access, including abortion services. State Rep. Jasmine Clark will represent Democrats in the 13th District against Republican Jonathan Chavez. Incumbent Republican Rick Allen held his nomination in the 12th District. The results confirm Georgia’s role as a battleground state this election cycle. The Senate runoff will determine Ossoff’s Republican challenger, while House races now have clear matchups. Voters will decide the final outcomes in November.

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