Runoffs go off: What's settled and unsettled in Georgia's midterm primary elections

A vote here sign is shown in front of a church as a person in the background walks into the building.
Voters enter Christ Church Presbyterian in Midtown Atlanta for the midterm primary election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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One of the most uncertain primary seasons in recent electoral history in Georgia will, in numerous cases, take another month to come into focus.

With a flood of elected officials leaving the state legislature, the U.S. House and other posts — most to run for higher office — that left seats to fill and even more candidates throwing their hats into the ring to fill them.

Races from the top of the ballot to the bottom are going to June 16 runoffs, which are triggered when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote. Here’s a look at how the races shook out after all was said and done on Tuesday night.