US midterm primaries 2026 live: results and updates as elections in Georgia and Oklahoma test Trump’s power

In the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary, with 20% of ballots counted, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, endorsed by Donald Trump, is trailing healthcare executive Rick Jackson by nearly 20 points, with Jackson leading 59.4% to 40.6%. Rick Jackson has invested over $100 million into his campaign. Voters are also casting ballots in Alabama and Washington D.C. In Washington D.C., the election for mayor in November will be the first in over a decade to feature a new incumbent. Oklahoma is also holding primary elections, which are being examined for their impact on Donald Trump's influence in the Republican party.