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The Republican runoff between Jackson and Jones is expected to become increasingly contentious in the coming weeks.
The race for the Republican nomination to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., continues to focus on President Donald Trump and his policies. That’s likely because the president has not endorsed a Republican in the primary election for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.
Some GOP critics were ousted by candidates backed by President Trump in the May 19 primaries.
Georgia's Republican Party has moved decisively into Donald Trump's camp after Brad Raffensperger was knocked out of the gubernatorial race in Georgia on Tuesday, with Trump-backed candidates dominating the party's most important contests and leaving the old guard badly exposed.
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump scores more primary election wins in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, including Thomas Massie’s loss to Ed Gallrein.