Donald Trump-backed candidates win Georgia Senate runoff, lose governor race, and secure Alabama Senate seat
In Georgia, former President Donald Trump’s late endorsement of Rep. Mike Collins helped the congressman win the Republican Senate runoff, positioning him to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Trump’s favored candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, was defeated by billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million of his own money despite Trump’s and Gov. Brian Kemp’s backing.
In Alabama, Trump again backed a candidate, endorsing Rep. Barry Moore. Moore defeated former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in the Republican Senate runoff, with Trump describing him as “the best America First candidate you can imagine.” Both victories bolster Trump’s influence in GOP primaries, while the Georgia governor loss shows the limits of his sway.
The outcomes shape the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, where Republicans aim to maintain a narrow majority, and highlight internal GOP divisions over candidate selection and campaign financing.