June 16 primary runoff elections across several US states

On Tuesday, June 16, voters in multiple states cast ballots in runoff primaries that decide party nominees for upcoming general elections. In Georgia, the runoff includes races for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state school superintendent and several local seats, with candidates such as Rick Jackson vs. Burt Jones for governor and Tim Fleming vs. Vernon Jones for secretary of state. Voters can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at designated polling locations.

In South Carolina, incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham secured the GOP nomination for another term, while the Democratic primary named Dr. Annie Andrews as the party’s nominee to face him in November. The race for governor’s GOP nomination moved toward a runoff between Pam Evette and A. Wilson. Meanwhile, in Maine, Democrat Graham Platner won his party’s primary, positioning him against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the general election.

These contests are viewed as early indicators of party strength heading into the November midterm elections.