Live GA Runoff Election Results 2026: Governor, Lt. Gov, Senate & More

ATLANTA — Polls have officially closed across Georgia and election officials are beginning the process of tabulating ballots from Tuesday's primary election runoff.

Results from races across the state are expected to be reported throughout the evening, with some contests likely to be decided quickly while others could take longer to call.

Check back throughout the night for the latest vote totals, race calls and election-night developments.

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.)

UPDATES:

• AP has called the GOP gubernatorial primary runoff for Rick Jackson.
• NBC News has called the GOP Senate race for Mike Collins.
• GOP secretary of state runoff called in favor of Tim Fleming and the Democratic runoff for Penny Brown.

Unofficial Results As Of 7 p.m.: (Be sure to refresh this page for the latest.)

- 159 of 159 precincts reporting

Editor's Note: list does not reflect all races on Tuesday's ballot

*Denotes winner of called race

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.