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US midterm primaries 2026 live: results and updates as elections in Georgia and Oklahoma test Trump’s power

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Voters have also been casting ballots in Alabama and Washington DC, where for the first time in over 10 years, the city will elect a new mayor in NovemberDonald Trump has a strong record in this year’s primaries so far – with many of his preferred candidates winning their primaries. But none have faced a self-funded rival with Rick Jackson’s spending power, the AP reports. Trump has backed Burt Jones, who, as lieutenant governor, was part of Trump’s attempt to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe...

Voters have also been casting ballots in Alabama and Washington DC, where for the first time in over 10 years, the city will elect a new mayor in November

Donald Trump has a strong record in this year’s primaries so far – with many of his preferred candidates winning their primaries.

But none have faced a self-funded rival with Rick Jackson’s spending power, the AP reports. Trump has backed Burt Jones, who, as lieutenant governor, was part of Trump’s attempt to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden, and the president has repeatedly praised Jones’ loyalty.

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