2026 Primary Elections are underway across the U.S. as the race to Congressional majority begins. Continue reading below to find the latest updates and results from key states including Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi.
Georgia Primary Election Results | May 19, 2026
Georgia’s primary elections set the stage for a highly competitive November ballot, with many of the state’s top races headed to runoffs on June 16. Voter turnout was strong in Georgia with an estimated two million ballots cast, including a 20% increase in early and absentee ballots from 2022.
In Georgia’s U.S. Senate race, Republicans Rep. Mike Collins (40%) and Derek Dooley (30%) will face off in a June 16 runoff, while Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) advanced uncontested to November.
In Georgia’s open Governor’s race, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (38%) and Rick Jackson (33%) head to a GOP runoff, while Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) won outright with 56%.
Other notable runoffs in the state include Lieutenant Governor (R: John F. Kennedy vs. Greg Dolezal; D: Josh McLaurin vs. Nabilah Parkes) and Secretary of State (R: Tim Fleming vs. Vernon Jones; D: Penny Brown Reynolds vs. Dana Barrett). Meanwhile, Brian Strickland (R) and Tanya Miller (D) secured their respective party’s nominations for Georgia Attorney General.
Georgia’s Congressional primaries were mostly stable with incumbents such as Rep. Sanford Bishop (D), Rep. Lucy McBath (D) and Rep. Rich McCormick (R) all advancing. Several open seats (CD-1, CD-10, CD-11) remain competitive due to retirements and bids for higher office. In CD-13, State Rep. Jasmine Clark (D) won outright (56%). A special election to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term will be held July 28th.
Kentucky Primary Election Results | May 19, 2026
Kentucky’s primary elections were dominated by campaigns for an open U.S. Senate race and a high-profile congressional upset, with nominees now set for November. While results are still to be certified, the estimated voter turnout was 25% statewide, approximately 5% higher than a typical primary in Kentucky.
Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race will be widely watched as Sen. Mitch McConnell retires after 42 years of service. Rep. Andy Barr (60%) decisively won the Republican primary over Daniel Cameron (31%), while Charles Booker (47%) defeated Amy McGrath (36%) to secure the Democratic nomination. With the winner of this race replacing Kentucky’s longest serving Senator, there will be big shoes to fill come November.
In Kentucky’s U.S. House race, Ed Gallrein (55%) unseated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (45%) in the most expensive congressional primary on record. President Trump endorsed Gallrein following disagreements with Rep. Massie, marking a major test of national GOP dynamics.
In other U.S. Congressional races, incumbents advanced to November’s general election. These included James Comer (R, CD-1), Brett Guthrie (R, CD-2), Hal Rogers (R, CD-5) and Morgan McGarvey (D, CD-3). KY-6 was a competitive race to fill the vacancy left by Barr’s Senate run, with Ralph Alvarado (R) and Zach Dembo (D) emerging as their party’s nominees.
In the end, Kentucky voters finalized its nominees on primary night, setting a clear line up for the general election.
Mississippi Primary Results | March 10, 2026
Mississippi’s primary elections were largely decisive, with clear outcomes in top races. In Mississippi’s U.S. Senate contest, incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Scott Colom (D) secured their party nominations by an overwhelming majority, setting up November’s election.
In Mississippi’s Congressional races, incumbents continue to hold the favor of their parties, running uncontested or securing some 80% of votes. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D, CD-2), Trent Kelly (R, CD-1), Michael Guest (R, CD-3) and Mike Ezell (R, CD-4) will all be on the ballot again this November.