Georgia Tracks 2026 Secretary of State Primary in Race Shaped by 2020 Election

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · May 20

Georgia voters are deciding the 2026 secretary of state primary in a crowded contest featuring Penny Reynolds, Tim Fleming, Vernon Jones and other contenders for the state's top elections post.
NBC News and the Associated Press are tracking results using an estimated vote total that can shift as county election officials report more Election Day and early-vote data.
The race carries unusual weight because the secretary of state oversees Georgia elections, putting election administration at the center of the campaign.
Trump's false claims about Georgia's 2020 presidential vote still loom over the contest, making the primary a test of how much that dispute continues to shape state election politics.

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