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Burt Jones (R, incumbent Lt. Gov.) and Rick Jackson (R, healthcare executive) advanced to a June 16, 2026, runoff in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary.
The May 19, 2026, primary saw no candidate reach 50%, triggering the runoff under Georgia rules. As of late results (around 28–50% of votes counted):
Other notable candidates trailed: Brad Raffensperger (~15–16%) and Chris Carr (~11%), with the rest minimal.
This was one of Georgia's most expensive and contentious GOP primaries, marked by heavy attack ads, debates, legal fights (including over campaign finance), and spending exceeding $100M combined. Jackson, a late entrant and political outsider, challenged Jones' early frontrunner status through massive self-funding, reported WABE.
The runoff winner will face the Democratic nominee (likely Keisha Lance Bottoms, leading her primary) in November 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Results are still being finalized but the top-two projection holds.
Mike Collins advanced to the Senate primary runoff, leading with 41.6% of the vote.
Derek Dooley and Buddy Carter were in a close race for the second runoff spot, with Dooley slightly ahead at 28.4% to Carter’s 25.9%, though results from Fulton County delayed final calls.
GA Secretary of State Republican Primary (top two advance to possible runoff on June 16 - unofficial results)
No candidate reached 50%, so Fleming and Jones advance to a runoff.
The Republican primary for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026 has not yet produced a clear winner, with the race too close to call as of May 20, 2026. Early results show a crowded field, with John Kennedy leading at 27.2%, followed by Greg Dolezal at 22.8% and Blake Tillery at 19.4%, based on 68.1% of expected votes reported.
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