2 Georgia House Members Lose Primaries, Others Face Runoffs

People wait in a line to vote in the Georgia’s primary election at Park Tavern in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Brynn Anderson / Associated Press

At least two incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 runoffs against primary opponents.

All 56 senators and 180 House members are on the ballot this year, but many face no opposition. Democrats are hoping to make further gains, especially in the state House, while Republicans hope to counterattack after losses in 2018.

With six races still uncalled Wednesday as counting continued, a total of 17 runoffs were set.