State Sen. Colton Moore, a far-right legislator from northwest Georgia, appeared headed toward a primary victory Tuesday.

State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, speaks at the Georgia state Capitol during a special session to redraw district maps on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Moore staved off a challenge from political newcomer Angela Moore. As of 9:45 p.m., he had received more than 70% of the vote to serve Senate District 53, which includes Dade, Walker, Chattooga and parts of Catoosa counties.

In a heavily Republican district, Moore is likely to retain his seat against a Democratic challenger in November.