Democratic and Republican primaries for Georgia lieutenant governor are going to runoffs

Former state Sen. John F. Kennedy (top left) and state Sen. Greg Dolezal (top right) are headed to a runoff for the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. Former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes (bottom left) and State Sen. Josh McLaurin (bottom right) will also meet in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

The race for Georgia’s next lieutenant governor is down to four candidates after both primaries went to June 16 runoffs.

State Sen. Josh McLaurin and former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes will face off in the Democratic primary, while state Sens. John Kennedy and Greg Dolezal made it into the Republican runoff.

Headed into election night, 10 Georgians were running for lieutenant governor this year — seven Republicans and three Democrats.