Key Outcomes from the Latest U.S. Primary Elections and Trump’s Influence

Representative Mike Collins secured the Republican primary runoff in Georgia for the Senate. His win came after a late endorsement by President Trump, setting him up against Jon Ossoff, the lone Democrat seeking re-election in a state Mr. Trump won in 2024. Mr. Collins defeated Derek Dooley, a political newcomer backed by Governor Brian Kemp. The election also featured other competitive races across Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C.

President Trump’s Endorsements

Alongside Mr. Collins, President Trump endorsed several candidates in important races:

• Georgia Governor: Trump supported Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, a long-time ally, who trailed in early returns to businessman Rick Jackson.
• Alabama Senate: Representative Barry Moore, endorsed by Trump, faced Jared Hudson, a retired Navy SEAL, in an anti-establishment campaign.
• Oklahoma Governor and Senate: Trump-backed Representative Kevin Hern won the Republican primary for Senate, and Mike Mazzei competed for governor.
• Oklahoma First Congressional District: Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, endorsed by Trump, ran to replace Kevin Hern.

Key Race Outcomes

Georgia Governor

Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination. Trump-endorsed Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson faced off, with Jackson gaining early leads.

Alabama Senate

Barry Moore led against Jared Hudson, though Hudson gathered support as a political outsider.

Oklahoma Senate

Kevin Hern, endorsed by Trump, is set to likely secure victory in the general election. He runs in a safe Republican seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin’s appointment as Homeland Security Secretary.

Washington, D.C. Mayor

In the capital’s primary elections, a ranked-choice voting system is in use. Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George lead the seven-way Democratic race.

Emerging Trends and Insights

In Georgia, Mr. Collins’ win highlights Trump’s influence, though Kemp-backed Dooley performed well in key areas like Cobb and Gwinnett counties.

For the Alabama Senate race, Barry Moore’s endorsement by Trump and support from the crypto industry’s super PAC, Fairshake, played a significant role. Moore faced questions about military service and promoted crypto-friendly policies.

The crypto industry invested heavily in Alabama, spending over $12 million supporting Moore. This may influence future electoral trends as Fairshake plans to hold back funds for other strategic races.