Voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Washington, DC are casting their ballots in primary elections that will shape the November elections. In Georgia, a key Republican primary runoff is underway to determine who will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the Senate race. The contest has become a proxy battle between former President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp, who have endorsed different candidates.

Georgia Senate Primary

Trump has endorsed Rep. Mike Collins, while Kemp has backed former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. The outcome of this race will be crucial in determining the direction of the Senate in November. Conservative voters in rural southeastern Georgia will play a significant role in deciding the winner.

In the governor’s race, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who has been endorsed by both Trump and Kemp, is facing a challenge from businessman Rick Jackson. The winner of this primary will take on Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

Other Primary Elections

In Alabama, a Republican primary runoff is taking place for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Trump has endorsed Rep. Barry Moore, who is facing former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. In Oklahoma, a wide-open primary race is underway to replace term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt, with Trump backing former state Sen. Mike Mazzei.

In Washington, DC, voters are choosing a new mayor, with seven candidates vying for the position. The city will use ranked-choice voting for the first time, which may delay the results. The winner of this election will have significant implications for the city’s governance and direction.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.