With everything else that is happening right now, it’s easy to forget that there are elections happening all over the place, too.
Tonight in Georgia and Oklahoma, Trump-backed candidates won Republican primary races tonight. Good news all around.
The midterms are coming up fast. The GOP needs good people in these races. In Georgia, Mike Collins pulled out a win.
Breaking: Trump-backed Mike Collins projected to win Georgia Senate Republican nomination over Kemp’s pick: AP https://t.co/UJZb4jYwEe
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) June 17, 2026
From Just the News:
Trump-backed Mike Collins projected to win Georgia Senate Republican nomination over Kemp’s pick
Georgia GOP Rep. Mike Collins is expected to win his party’s nomination for Senate in a special runoff election Tuesday night, which comes after he secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Trump endorsed Collins over the weekend while Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., has been campaigning with Collins’ GOP primary opponent, Derek Dooley.
The two candidates advanced to the runoff last month and Collins will now face incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Collins secured the nomination with 55.5% of the vote, compared to Dooley’s 44.5%, according to the Associated Press.
Decision Desk HQ projects Mike Collins wins the GA US Senate Republican Runoff#DecisionMade: 8:05 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/VSJoq30c7w
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) June 17, 2026
In Oklahoma, Trump-backed Kevin Hern won his primary.
NBC News reports:
Rep. Kevin Hern Secures GOP Nomination for Oklahoma Senate Seat
Representative Kevin Hern has emerged victorious in the Republican primary for the open Senate seat in Oklahoma, according to projections from NBC News. This win positions him as the likely successor to former Senator Markwayne Mullin, who is now the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Hern’s victory in the primary contest was widely anticipated, solidifying his standing as a prominent figure within the state’s Republican party. His campaign focused on conservative principles and a commitment to Oklahoma’s values.
The upcoming general election in November is expected to heavily favor Hern. Oklahoma has a strong Republican lean, making his path to the Senate seat appear relatively clear against any Democratic challenger.
Excellent.
Decision Desk HQ projects Kevin Hern wins the OK US Senate Republican Primary#DecisionMade: 8:39 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/BcYNPgAGMK
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) June 17, 2026
🚨ELECTION ALERT: Trump-endorsed Kevin Hern wins the OK US Senate Republican Primary. pic.twitter.com/FIytE0u131
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) June 17, 2026
These are good wins. Let’s have some more of them!
Mike LaChance has been covering higher education and politics for Legal Insurrection since 2012. Since 2008 he has contributed work to the Gateway Pundit, Daily Caller, Breitbart, the Center for Security Policy, the Washington Free Beacon, and Ricochet. He has also written for American Lookout, Townhall, and Twitchy.
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