GA Elections 2026: Here's Your Guide To The Primary Runoff

The race for some of Georgia's most key roles has dwindled down to few candidates in Tuesday's runoff.

Some heavy-hitters are hoping voters have chosen them to represent their party in the November general election. Polls close at 7 p.m., and residents must be in line by then for their vote to be accepted.

On the ballot is the race to become Georgia's next governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and U.S. senator. (A list of results is below.)

Deadlines for voter registration, early voting and absentee ballot acceptance have passed.

Voters should go to the My Voter Page to determine if they are eligible to vote and to find their polling place. Voters can also confirm their addresses are up to date and view sample ballots.

Georgia's law requires photo ID while voting — either in-person or absentee.

The following identifications are accepted for voting, according to the Secretary of State's office:

• Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services
• A Georgia driver's license, even if expired
• Student ID from a Georgia public college or university
• Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state
• Valid U.S. passport ID
• Valid U.S. military photo ID containing a photograph of the voter
• Valid tribal photo ID containing a photograph of the voter

Patch will update with results as they are released by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. Results are unofficial until certified.

Meet the Candidates

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has punched her ticket to the Nov. 3 general election, but Rick Jackson and Burt Jones are still fighting to represent the GOP in the gubernatorial race.

Neither of them cleared the required 50 percent plus one vote in the May 19 primary to avoid a runoff.

Jackson and Jones, two businessmen who pride themselves on being Trump supporters, have been duking it out in the political ring.

In the past, Jones argued that his conservative record as a state senator and lieutenant governor, combined with Trump's endorsement, should make him the clear choice for Republican voters. Jackson betted that his outside pitch will win over antiestablishment conservatives. (More about the candidates: GOP Runoff Looms, Dems Nominate Bottoms In Race For GA Governor)

At the federal level, Republicans U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley remain on the campaign trail for a chance to race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who ran unopposed in the primary.

Collins is the likely opponent for Ossoff, according to predictions from Real Clear Polling, which also surmised Ossoff could potentially defeat Collins by a thin margin.

The margin of defeat could be a little wider for Ossoff if he is to win the race against Dooley, according to poll predictions.

Republicans currently control the Senate over the Democrats, 53-45. There are also two Independents seated in the Senate. (More about the candidates: Few Ossoff Challengers Push Trump-Forward Agenda Ahead Of GA Primary)

A runoff for lieutenant governor pits former state senator Nabilah Parkes and former state house representative and state senator Josh McLaurin, both Democrats, against one another and Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy and businessman and state senator Greg Dolezal against each other in the GOP race.

If he takes office, McLaurin said he will work toward reversing the six-week abortion ban and reroute state funding to benefit working families. Parkes vowed to raise classroom funding and expand Medicaid.

Dolezal said he will fully fund law enforcement and eliminate Dominion voting machines while restoring election integrity. Law enforcement and farm families will have Kennedy's support.

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Georgia Rep. Tim Fleming and former state representative Vernon Jones are the Republican runoff candidates for secretary of state. Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett is running against fellow Democrat and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Penny Brown Reynolds.

Fleming supports deportation of non-citizens and the protection of conservative values while Jones wants to eliminate the risk of unlawful voter participation and simplify the state licensing process.

Reynolds aims to expand early voting sites and accessible voting centers, as well as promote rapid licensure. Barrett is eyeing secure elections and the investment in small business owners.

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The Associated Press contributed reporting and writing.