{"id":653557,"date":"2026-05-20T02:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T02:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/653557\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T02:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T02:22:08","slug":"live-updates-jackson-jones-advance-to-runoff-for-republican-governor-nomination-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/653557\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE UPDATES: Jackson, Jones advance to runoff for Republican governor nomination \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">ATLANTA \u2014 Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">While most polls across the state closed at 7 p.m., some that experienced issues are remaining open. The last of those will close at 11:02 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Channel 2 Action News is following all the latest results and updates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsbtv.com\/news\/local\/live-election-results-georgia-primary-election-2026\/ENQEXFNWKZFGVIEAMBYYZ3OLNU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wsbtv.com\/news\/local\/live-election-results-georgia-primary-election-2026\/ENQEXFNWKZFGVIEAMBYYZ3OLNU\/\">LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Georgia primary election 2026<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>LIVE UPDATES<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">10:18 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has declared that the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor will advance to a runoff between Josh McLaurin and Nabilah Parkes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">10:13 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press says that Joyce Griggs will advance to a runoff for the Democratic primary for Georgia\u2019s 1st Congressional District. Her runoff opponent has not been declared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">10:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Georgia\u2019s 13th Congressional district for Jasmine Clark.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">This is a special election to fulfill the final two years of the late Rep. David Scott\u2019s term. Scott died last month at the age of 80.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Republican Jonathan Chavez ran uncontested in the 13th Congressional district.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">9:52 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Republican primary for Georgia\u2019s 10th Congressional district for State Rep. Houston Gaines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">9:50 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Georgia\u2019s 4th Congressional district for incumbent Rep. Hank Johnson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">9:44 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press projects that Republican Rep. Mike Collins will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. His opponent in the runoff has not yet been declared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The winner of the runoff will face incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in November\u2019s general election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">9:12 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Republican primary for Georgia\u2019s 9th Congressional district for incumbent Rep. Andrew Clyde.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:39 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press projects that Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for Governor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:22 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Republican primary for Georgia\u2019s 14th Congressional district for incumbent Rep. Clay Fuller.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Fuller was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year after winning a special election to fulfill the remainder of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene\u2019s term. This election would see Fuller serve a full term of his own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:21 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Georgia\u2019s 11th Congressional district for Chris Harden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:20 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He ran unopposed and will face the winner of contested Republican primary in the November general election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:06 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Republican primary for Attorney General for Brian Strickland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">8:03 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Georgia\u2019s 5th Congressional district for incumbent Rep. Nikema Williams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">7:46 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Republican primary for Georgia\u2019s 12th Congressional district for incumbent Rep. Rick Allen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">7:33 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Attorney General for Tanya Miller.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Associated Press has called the following uncontested races:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 2nd Congressional District &#8211; Rep. Sanford Bishop (D) and Matt Day (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 3rd Congressional District &#8211; Rep. Brian Jack (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 4th Congressional District &#8211; Jim Duffie (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 5th Congressional District &#8211; John Salvesen (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 6th Congressional District &#8211; Rep. Lucy McBath (D)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 7th Congressional District &#8211; Rep. Rich McCormick (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 8th Congressional District &#8211; Rep. Austin Scott (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 13th Congressional District &#8211; Jonathan Chavez (R)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Georgia\u2019s 14th Congressional District &#8211; Shawn Harris (D)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">[DOWNLOAD: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsbtv.com\/smart-tv\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph body-copyright\">\u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ATLANTA \u2014 Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Georgia. 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