US midterm primaries 2026 live: Trump pick for Republican candidate in Georgia trails competitor in early counting (opens original article in a new tab)

US midterm primaries 2026 are underway in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia, with key races testing Donald Trump's influence over the Republican party as voters select nominees for November's general elections.

• Voters in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia cast ballots in primary elections with key races testing Trump's influence
• Trump-backed candidates face challenges from self-funded rivals like Rick Jackson in Georgia
• Primaries in these states will determine Republican nominees for Senate and gubernatorial races in November
• Trump's endorsement has been a significant factor in Republican primaries this year