Georgia primaries thwart Trump: six key takeaways
Tuesday's Georgia primaries featured a Republican runoff for governor. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was one of the
Tuesday's Georgia primaries featured a Republican runoff for
governor. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was one of the
candidates. He faced health‑care executive Rick Jackson.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Jones. Despite the
endorsement, Jones was defeated. Jackson secured the
Republican nomination. Trump-endorsed candidates won in
other races. Analysts note the mixed impact of Trump's
influence in Georgia.