Georgia will hold its primary vote on Tuesday, shaping November’s consequential midterm elections. The most closely watched contest is the Republican primary to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary and is likely to win the general election. Five Republicans are competing, including House members Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, both aligning closely with Donald Trump. Trump has not endorsed any candidate. Collins leads in fundraising and endorsements but faces an ethics probe over alleged misuse of congressional funds. Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Derek Dooley, a college football coach presenting a more moderate approach. Other candidates include former Army General Jonathan McColumn and businessman John Coyne. A separate Democratic gubernatorial primary will select a candidate amid concerns about affordability, election administration, and gerrymandering.
"Georgia is set to hold its primary vote on Tuesday, drawing battle lines for November's consequential midterm elections in the United States. Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives. Also topping the ticket will be the race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Many in the party see the opening in the governor's mansion this year as a generational opportunity to win the highest state-level office."
"Senator Jon Ossoff, the incumbent Democrat, is running unopposed in his party's primary and is all but assured to be its candidate in the general election. The Republican field is much more crowded. Five Republicans are vying to take on Ossoff, including two sitting members of the US House of Representatives: Buddy Carter and Mike Collins. Both Carter and Collins have hewed close to Donald Trump in their messaging, with their campaigns mostly focusing on who will be the staunchest ally to the US president. Trump has not made an endorsement in the race."
"Collins has led the pack in fundraising and endorsements, but has been dogged by an ongoing ethics probe into his alleged misuse of congressional funds. Outgoing Republican Governor Brian Kemp, who has a more complicated relationship with Trump, endorsed college American football coach Derek Dooley, who has pitched himself as a more moderate alternative to Carter and Collins. Rounding out the race are former US Army General Jonathan McColumn and businessman John Coyne."
"Meanwhile, issues of affordability, election administration and gerrymandering have loomed large over the primary race. The race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate is expected to draw attention as Democrats seek a generational opportunity to win the highest state-level office. The primary contests are positioned to influence the political landscape heading into November’s midterm elections."
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