GA Special Session & Primary Runoff Results
Key Questions
Who won the GOP Senate primary runoff on June 16?
Rep. Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November general election.
What was the outcome of the Georgia governor's race runoff?
Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Jackson is the GOP nominee for governor.
Why did Governor Kemp call a special legislative session?
Kemp called the June 17 special session to address redistricting of state legislative and congressional maps. Some Republican leaders later paused the effort.
Who won the Forsyth County Commission District 1 runoff?
Rodes unseated incumbent Hill in the Republican runoff for Forsyth Commission District 1. The race was decided on June 16.
What is the status of the lieutenant governor race?
The Republican primary runoff for lieutenant governor remains pending with Dolezal as a candidate. Final results were not confirmed in initial reporting.
What election-related actions did the DOJ take?
The Department of Justice sought recusal of a judge in an ongoing election case. This occurred alongside other legal developments in Georgia.
What special election could affect Senate balance?
A special election for a Gwinnett County Senate seat could flip the seat to GOP control. Democrats have expressed concern about the outcome.
What other political developments occurred around June 16?
Democrats opened their first 2026 field office and early voting ended June 12. The Eleventh Circuit also issued a ruling favoring incumbents on campaign finance.
June 16 runoff day: Collins wins GOP Senate primary; Rodes unseats Hill in Forsyth Commission District 1. Governor (Jackson/Jones) and lt. governor (Dolezal) races still pending. Kemp calls June 17 special session for redistricting. DOJ seeks recusal of judge in election case. Early voting ended June 12. Democrats open first 2026 field office. Feds open MARTA probe. Eleventh Circuit ruling on campaign finance law favors incumbents. Special election in Gwinnett Senate seat could flip to GOP.