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Fox News • June 19, 2026 21:35

Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff

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Trump endorses both Wilson and Evette in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff, hedging his bets ahead of the high-profile Tuesday contest.

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Sun 11:49 - The Hill

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Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off

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Trump endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race ahead of GOP runoff

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Tue 10:00 - The Hill

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Tue 23:43 - The Hill

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Wed 00:06 - The Hill

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Wed 00:38 - Washington Examiner

Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

Wed 00:39 - Fox News

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Wed 01:05 - The Hill

Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump

Wed 01:32 - The Hill

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Wed 01:47 - Washington Examiner

Rick Jackson topples Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff

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Trump's endorsement fails to save MAGA candidate as billionaire advances in key governor race

Wed 01:49 - The Hill

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Wed 02:20 - Fox News

Trump notches another endorsement win as Barry Moore captures Alabama GOP Senate nomination in runoff

Wed 02:21 - Washington Examiner

Trump-backed Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate runoff

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Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial race

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Fri 01:42 - The Hill

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Fri 21:35 - Fox News

Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff

Fri 23:24 - The Hill

Trump endorses both GOP runoff candidates in South Carolina

Sat 03:12 - Washington Examiner

Trump double-endorses in South Carolina governor’s race, dealing setback to Pamela Evette

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Al Jazeera English

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15:38

Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off

Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

Fox News

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14:54

Maine Democrats reject Platner-backed candidate in blow to scandal-plagued Senate hopeful

Hannah Pingree, the former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, wins Maine's 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating Troy Jackson and a crowded field of challengers.

12:31

Oklahoma Democrats face runoff showdown in race for deep-red Senate seat

Oklahoma Democrats will compete in a primary runoff election in the 2026 Senate race in a long-shot bid to flip a deep-red seat held by Republicans for over 35 years.

03:22

Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb

Alabama Democratic Senate runoff produces nominee to succeed Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville in a solidly red state where Democrats face long odds.

02:34

Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial race

President Donald Trump's near-spotless endorsement record notches another win as Mike Mazzei will be GOP nominee for Oklahoma governor.

02:20

Trump notches another endorsement win as Barry Moore captures Alabama GOP Senate nomination in runoff

Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore wins the Alabama Republican Senate runoff, defeating former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson to capture the GOP nomination.

01:48

Trump's endorsement fails to save MAGA candidate as billionaire advances in key governor race

Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, the Associated Press reports today.

00:39

Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate race

Rep. Mike Collins defeats Derek Dooley in Georgia's GOP Senate runoff election and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's midterms.

09:00

Trump's endorsement power faces crucial tests in closely watched Georgia and Alabama GOP runoff elections

Trump-endorsed candidates face key tests in Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs, with Senate and gubernatorial nominations on the line this Tuesday.

05:27

Trump backs MAGA champion Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, who is backed by Gov. Kemp, ahead of Tuesday's key vote.

The Hill

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23:24

Trump endorses both GOP runoff candidates in South Carolina

President Trump on Friday offered a rare dual endorsement for both Republican contenders in the race for South Carolina governor, an unexpected twist that comes just days before voters are …

01:42

Special election for Swalwell's open House seat heads to runoff

The special election for former California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D) House seat is headed to a runoff, after no candidate in the race received a majority of the vote, DDHQ …

01:49

Trump notches primary win with Moore victory in Alabama Republican Senate runoff

Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in Alabama, notching another win for President Trump this primary cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Moore …

01:32

Trump-backed candidate heads to runoff in GOP primary for Oklahoma governor

The Republican primary for governor of Oklahoma is heading to a runoff between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and President Trump-backed rival Mike Mazzei, according to Decision Desk HQ. Sparse …

01:05

Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), backed by both President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to healthcare executive and billionaire …

00:06

Trump-endorsed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall, …

23:43

Former Greene opponent wins GOP primary runoff for Loudermilk seat

Republican John Cowan is projected to defeat rival Rob Adkerson, the former chief of staff to retiring Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), in the primary runoff to replace the incumbent, according …

10:00

Georgia showdown pits Trump vs Kemp in GOP Senate race

President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) are on opposite sides Tuesday as Georgia voters go to the polls to pick a GOP nominee for Senate, with Kemp backing former …

10:00

Trump endorsement power faces key test in Georgia, Alabama runoffs: 5 primary races to watch

Primaries in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday will end the suspense in a pair of high-stakes Republican primary runoffs for Senate, offering another test of President Trump's endorsement power in …

11:49

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff

President Trump early on Sunday endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) over former college football coach Derek Dooley in Tuesday's Georgia GOP Senate runoff. "Mike is strongly supported by the most …

Washington Examiner

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03:12

Trump double-endorses in South Carolina governor’s race, dealing setback to Pamela Evette

President Donald Trump announced on Friday he is backing both Republican candidates vying for their party’s gubernatorial nomination in South Carolina, marking a setback for Lt. Gov. Pam Evette — …

02:21

Trump-backed Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate runoff

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) defeated former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in the Alabama Senate GOP primary runoff, effectively guaranteeing Moore will be the state’s next senator.  Moore prevailed 58.7%-41.3%, with …

01:47

Rick Jackson topples Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff

Rick Jackson, a former healthcare executive, defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday night, notching an upset over President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate. The Associated Press …

00:38

Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff Tuesday, defeating former football coach Derek Dooley in a closely watched contest that became a proxy fight between President Donald Trump …

20:29

Trump endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race ahead of GOP runoff

President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) on Sunday over former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley just ahead of Tuesday’s runoff between the two GOP candidates. The late-stage endorsement …