Georgia primaries produce Clark win, Collins runoff advance
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Atlanta. On May 19, 2026, Democrat Jasmine Clark won her party’s nomination for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District following the April death of Rep. David Scott, and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins was projected to advance to a Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate after primary returns showed him leading other GOP candidates. Clark, a state representative and microbiologist, becomes the likely general election candidate for the 13th District; Jonathan Chavez is the unopposed Republican nominee. Collins’s Senate bid will move to a June runoff to determine the GOP nominee who will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, with final vote tallies and endorsements still influencing the race this summer.
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Timeline of Events
- April 2026 – Rep. David Scott died while seeking re-election, creating an open 13th District contest.
- 19th May 2026 – Georgia held primaries; Jasmine Clark won the Democratic nomination for the 13th District.
- 19th May 2026 – Mike Collins was projected to advance to a Republican U.S. Senate runoff; second spot remained uncertain between Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley.
- 16th June 2026 – Governor runoff scheduled (mentioned in coverage); Senate GOP runoff expected in June.
- Summer 2026 – Runoff winners will be confirmed and will prepare for general election matchups, including a potential challenge to Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Why This Matters to You
These Georgia primaries shape your political landscape. Clark's win could bring a scientist's perspective to Congress, impacting health and science policies. Collins' runoff could change the balance in the Senate. Keep an eye on the June runoffs and the general election.
The Bottom Line
Clark's win and Collins' advance are key steps in Georgia's political race. The outcomes could affect national policies and the Senate's power balance. Stay informed and vote. Worth forwarding if you know someone in Georgia.
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Mike Collins benefited by securing a projected lead in the Republican Senate primary that advanced him to a runoff, increasing his visibility and positioning him to compete for the GOP nomination to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Candidates trailing Collins — notably Derek Dooley and Rep. Buddy Carter — faced uncertainty as incomplete tallies left the second runoff spot unresolved, while the April death of Rep. David Scott created an open contest for the 13th District seat.
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