Conservative Champions Prevail: Georgia Republicans Choose Proven Leaders in Senate and Governor Runoffs, Southern States Advance America-First Candidates
Mike Collins triumphed in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff, earning Trump’s endorsement and uniting the party to challenge Democrat Jon Ossoff. Billionaire Rick Jackson secured the GOP gubernatorial nomination, emphasizing business acumen and conservative values. Strong Republican candidates advanced in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia, signaling a red wave in the South.
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Republican Rep. Mike Collins delivered a decisive victory over former college football coach Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Senate runoff, positioning a strong conservative to take on liberal incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins, who received a crucial endorsement from President Donald Trump, expressed gratitude to supporters and highlighted the importance of party unity in defeating the radical left.
In the Georgia gubernatorial runoff, billionaire health-care executive Rick Jackson led former Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, ultimately securing the Republican nomination. Jackson, who invested more than $100 million of his own money, showcased his business leadership and commitment to Trump-aligned, America-First policies. Jones, also endorsed by Trump, conceded after recognizing Jackson’s early-voting momentum, demonstrating the party’s respect for the will of the voters.
In Alabama, Rep. Barry Moore, a steadfast member of the House Freedom Caucus and Trump ally, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is now running for governor. Moore’s victory is a testament to the enduring strength of conservative values in the South.
Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District race saw state lawmaker Mark Tedford and pastor-activist Jackson Lahmeyer advance to an August 25 runoff to replace Rep. Kevin Hern, who is seeking a Senate seat. Both candidates earned Trump’s endorsement, reflecting the district’s commitment to strong, principled leadership.
Other GOP contests saw former state Sen. Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond move forward to a runoff for Oklahoma’s governor nomination, with Mazzei proudly carrying Trump’s endorsement. Across the Southern primaries, Republican candidates with a range of experience and unwavering conservative principles advanced, setting the stage for general-election victories that will defend American values.
