Georgia Republicans narrowly chose Rick Jackson, a healthcare executive, over Donald Trump's preferred candidate, Burt Jones, for the gubernatorial nomination. Trump's pick for Senate, Rep. Mike Collins, won his runoff.
Three prominent Biden administration members, Deb Haaland, Xavier Becerra, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, are running for governor, testing the Biden brand's resilience amid mixed public opinion on his presidency.
California's gubernatorial primary results are delayed as officials count remaining ballots, with Steve Hilton leading, followed by Xavier Becerra. Donald Trump congratulated Hilton, while Becerra expressed optimism about advancing to the general election. Concerns about voter fraud have been raised by some commentators.
New Mexico holds primary elections Tuesday for governor, with Democrats Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman vying for the nomination. The state faces challenges like violent crime and underperforming schools, but also a budget surplus from oil revenue. The winner will likely be a Democrat in a state trending left.
California's jungle primary system could see Republicans advance in the governor's race despite the state's Democratic leanings. Key House races, including Nancy Pelosi's former seat, and the impact of new redistricting maps are also in focus.
Billionaire Tom Steyer is campaigning for California governor on an affordability platform and a promise to tax the wealthy. Despite skepticism, his "tax me more" message, coupled with a surge in anti-elite populism and income inequality, is resonating with voters seeking systemic change.
