PHOTOS: Scenes from the 2026 Georgia primary runoff election

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PHOTOS: Scenes from the 2026 Georgia primary runoff election

Supporters rally around Republican Senate and gubernatorial candidates at watch parties.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, with his wife Melody, greets his supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson mingles with supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson cheer as local politicians speak at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins celebrates with supporters after his speech at his watch party following his victory in the U.S. Senate runoff election at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Collins will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November election. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Supporters of U.S. Rep. Mike Collins cheer as they watch him speak onstage during the runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones leaves the stages after addressing supporters at his election-night watch party at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Supporters react as Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones addresses supporters at his election night watch party at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Supporters react as they watch election results on screens during an election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Derek Dooley speaks to his supporters at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Derek Dooley hugs his wife as Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp watch following Dooley’s concession speech to supporters at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Shane Jackson, son of Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, reacts as he introduces his father at Rick Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins embraces his grandson as he arrives at the runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Public Service Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald sings the national anthem during a watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, pray during the convocation at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Supporters cheer during the election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Derek Dooley speaks to his supporters at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, Mary Heard, left, and Carla Yates, right, both of Forsyth County, talk to each other at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Signatures adorn a Derek Dooley sign during his primary runoff watch party at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins gives a thumbs up as he arrives at his runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Supporter for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, Mary Heard, of Forsyth County, wears a red hat at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Will Trexler of Henry County wears a U.S. Rep. Mike Collins sticker while talking to attendees at the runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Supporters cheer during the election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Derek Dooley’s political director, Jack Norton, carries out a sign as he helps set up for the Republican Senate candidate’s primary runoff watch party at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

John Akin and Trip Martin talk while attending the primary runoff watch party for Republican Senate hopeful Derek Dooley at the Park Bench at the Battery in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Supporters check election results on their phones during an election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is welcomed by supporters as he arrives at his runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Supporters arrive for the election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Supporters for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson hold up signs as local politicians speak at Jackson’s election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia state Sen. Lee Anderson watches election results on a screen during an election night watch party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins walks to the holding room after greeting supporters during the runoff election watch party at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson greets his supporters before he speaks at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones thanks his supporters during his concession speech at his election night watch party at The Rivers Ranch during Georgia’s primary runoff on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, with his wife Melody, greets his supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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