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Georgia GOP Primary Heads to June 16 Runoff between Jones, Jackson

5/20/2026

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The Republican primary will go to a June 16 runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson.
Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also ran.
Around 696,000 early and absentee ballots were cast, about 381,000 for Democrats and 305,000 for Republicans.
The Associated Press will certify the winner after confirming no scenario could change the result, allowing a recount if the margin is 0.5% or less.

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Story summary

The Republican primary will go to a June 16 runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson.
Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also ran.
Around 696,000 early and absentee ballots were cast, about 381,000 for Democrats and 305,000 for Republicans.
The Associated Press will certify the winner after confirming no scenario could change the result, allowing a recount if the margin is 0.5% or less.