ATLANTA (AP) – Beyond the marquee races for governor and U.S. Senate, several statewide officials overcame challengers from within their own parties in primary elections decided Tuesday in Georgia.
Georgia’s incumbent attorney general and insurance commissioner both defeated fellow Republicans endorsed by Donald Trump. The former president also picked a favorite in the open race for lieutenant governor. Meanwhile, the Republican state school superintendent won a primary challenge by his predecessor.
A look at some key down-ballot races in the Georgia primaries.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Four Republicans sought their party’s nomination for lieutenant governor after the office’s current occupant, GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, passed on seeking another term.