Voters in Georgia and Alabama to Decide on Trump-endorsed Candidates

WHO:

[11:00 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory has won the Democratic runoff for Fulton County Commission Chair.

[10:30 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Incumbent State School Superintendent Richard Woods has narrowly clinched the Republican nomination to keep his position.

[10:06 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Amanda Hollowell has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.

[9:51 p.m.] - WSB-TV - State Sen. Greg Dolezal has won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

[9:47 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Rick Jackson has won the Republican nomination for governor.

[9:09 p.m.] - WSB-TV - State Sen. Josh McLaurin has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.

[8:57 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Ceretta Smith has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District.

[8:40 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Rep. Mike Collins has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia.

[8:20 p.m.] - WSB-TV - John Cowan has won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.

[8:09 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Penny Brown Reynolds has won the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State.

[8:03 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Tim Fleming has won the Republican nomination for Secretary of State.

NBC News - President Trump is involved in the Republican primaries in Alabama and Georgia.

WHAT:

Fox News - Trump-backed candidates won two of three key GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson.

NBC News - The primary race in Washington, DC, is also being highlighted alongside the key runoffs in Alabama and Georgia.

[11:00 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Rick Jackson has won the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia and will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election.

[10:40 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Rep. Mike Collins has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia and will face incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November general election.

[10:30 p.m.] - WSB-TV - State Sen. Greg Dolezal has won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and will face State Sen. Josh McLaurin in the November general election.

[10:06 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Amanda Hollowell has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District and will face Republican Jim Kingston in the November general election.

[9:51 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Ceretta Smith has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District and will face incumbent Republican Rep. Rick Allen in the November general election.

[9:09 p.m.] - WSB-TV - State Sen. Josh McLaurin has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, with his opponent still to be determined.

[8:20 p.m.] - WSB-TV - John Cowan has won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District and will face Democrat Chris Harden in the November general election.

[8:03 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Tim Fleming has won the Republican nomination for Secretary of State and will face Democratic nominee Penny Brown Reynolds in the November general election.

Fox News - Trump-backed candidates won two of three key GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson.

[5:45 p.m.] - WSB-TV - More than 1,000,000 total votes have now been cast in the primary runoffs.

[7:00 p.m.] - WSB-TV - Most polls across Georgia are now closed, but those in line will still be allowed to cast their votes.

NBC News - The primary runoffs in Alabama and Georgia are significant as they test President Trump's endorsement power in multiple Republican primaries.

Fox News - Trump-endorsed candidates are facing crucial tests in the GOP runoffs for Senate and gubernatorial nominations in Alabama and Georgia.

Fox News - Trump-endorsed candidates are competing for Senate and gubernatorial nominations in the GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama.

NBC News - Voters in Alabama and Georgia are participating in primary runoffs that feature candidates endorsed by President Trump.

NBC News - The outcomes of these primaries could be influenced by President Trump's endorsement power.

WHERE:

Fox News - The gubernatorial race was specifically noted to be in Georgia.

NBC News - The events are taking place in Alabama and Georgia.

WHEN:

NBC News - The primary runoffs are scheduled for tonight.

WHY:

NBC News - The primaries are significant as they test President Trump's influence within the Republican Party.

HOW:

NBC News - NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki is analyzing early voting polls in the GOP Senate primary runoffs in Georgia and Alabama.

NBC News - NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki is analyzing key areas that could swing the outcomes of the elections.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 21:37 UTC)

Trump-backed candidates secured victories in two out of three crucial GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, although they fell short in the gubernatorial race against billionaire Rick Jackson. Meanwhile, the primary race in Washington, DC, is also drawing attention alongside these significant runoffs. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki is currently examining early voting polls related to the GOP Senate primary runoffs in both states.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 17:54 UTC)

Rick Jackson has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia and will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the upcoming November general election. In other notable races, Rep. Mike Collins has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and will challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff, while Amanda Hollowell will represent the Democrats in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District against Republican Jim Kingston. Additionally, State Sen. Greg Dolezal has clinched the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, and both Tim Fleming and John Cowan have also won their respective nominations, setting the stage for a competitive November election.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 10:26 UTC)

Trump-backed candidates secured victories in two of three important GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama. However, they faced a setback in the gubernatorial race in Georgia, where billionaire Rick Jackson emerged as the winner. This outcome highlights the mixed results for Trump’s influence in these key elections.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 08:45 UTC)

In a significant turn of events, Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory has won the Democratic runoff for Fulton County Commission Chair, while incumbent State School Superintendent Richard Woods narrowly secured the Republican nomination to retain his position. Additionally, Amanda Hollowell has claimed the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, and State Sen. Greg Dolezal has won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Overall, more than 1,000,000 total votes have been cast in the primary runoffs, with most polls across Georgia now closed, although those still in line will be allowed to vote.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 04:21 UTC)

The primary runoffs in Alabama and Georgia are drawing attention as they serve as a crucial test of President Trump's endorsement power in multiple Republican primaries. Trump-endorsed candidates are facing significant challenges in the GOP runoffs for Senate and gubernatorial nominations in both states. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki is currently analyzing early voting polls in these pivotal Senate primary runoffs.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 01:47 UTC)

Trump-endorsed candidates are currently vying for Senate and gubernatorial nominations in the GOP runoffs taking place in Georgia and Alabama. The competition is heating up as voters prepare to make their choices. Polls are expected to close later today, and the results will be closely watched.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 23:26 UTC)

President Trump is actively involved in the Republican primaries taking place tonight in Alabama and Georgia, where voters are participating in crucial runoff elections featuring candidates he has endorsed. The outcomes of these primaries are significant, as they will test Trump's influence within the Republican Party, and NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki is analyzing key areas that could sway the results. As the night unfolds, all eyes will be on Alabama and Georgia to see how Trump's endorsement power plays out in these pivotal races.