Republican primary runoffs in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday determine nominations for high-profile general-election contests and serve as another test of former President Donald Trump’s influence with GOP voters. Multiple outlets report that Trump’s endorsement plays a central role in the outcomes. In Georgia, Trump makes a last-minute endorsement over the weekend, backing Rep. Mike Collins (R) in the runoff against Sen. Jon Ossoff’s opponent in a Senate-related race; the primary is intended to settle the Republican nomination. In Alabama, Trump-endorsed candidates also compete for nominations tied to statewide office, with the vote expected to clarify the GOP direction heading into the general election.
Other coverage notes that the day’s closings include additional races beyond Georgia and Alabama, with polls closing in places such as Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. Overall, the reporting emphasizes that voters in both states are deciding nominations in tightly watched Republican contests while Trump’s endorsements are again being put to the test.
