Candidates backed by Donald Trump secured Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma in primary elections held on Tuesday, but Trump-endorsed Burt Jones lost Georgia’s gubernatorial run-off.

Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, California, Washington, D.C., United States

Who

Donald Trump, Burt Jones, Rick Jackson, Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff, Derek Dooley, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Barry Moore, Jared Hudson, Everett Wess, Dakarai Larriett, Mike Mazzei, Gentner Drummond, Kevin Hern, Eric Swalwell, Aisha Wahab

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:33:32 GMT · 1d 23h ago

Where

Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, California, Washington, D.C., United States ·

Why

The primary elections determine party candidates for congressional races and other offices, serving as an indicator of political sentiment ahead of November’s midterm elections, which are seen by some as a referendum on Trump's influence.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The mixed outcomes for Trump-backed candidates in key primaries highlight the varying strength of his endorsement, influencing the direction of races in crucial states and potentially shaping the national political landscape for the upcoming midterm elections.

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Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/17/us-primaries-in-oklahoma-georgia-others-key-takeaways-from-the-results
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