2026 Georgia Primary Runoff Elections: Live Updates and Results
Voters in Georgia are heading back to the polls for the 2026 primary runoff elections, with significant races including the GOP and Democratic contests for various seats, including Lt. Governor. Live updates show results rolling in from across the state, with early returns indicating a low voter turnout trend. Key races and potential outcomes have captured the attention of local voters, while Dexter Fisher has made history by being elected as the first Black mayor of Athens in the runoff. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m., with many voters expressing their determination to participate despite a sense of election fatigue. As results continue to be counted, the implications of these runoff elections are expected to set the stage for the midterms ahead.
WSB-TV, The New York Times, PBS, 11Alive.com, WJCL, WABE, FOX 5 Atlanta, News4JAX, Georgia Recorder, Local 3 News