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The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more ... An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries WASHINGTON --An endorsement from PresidentDonald Trumpis worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it's not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved. Rick Jackson's campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. It was another rare example of the president's choice falling short in a primary battle. Trump's efforts were more successful elsewhere. His candidate for U.S. Senate won a runoff in Alabama, and his pick for Oklahoma governor advanced to another runoff there. Four states and the District of Columbia held primaries Tuesday. Among Democrats, the contests hinged on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November. Here are some takeaways as votes come in from Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia and Oklahoma. Nothing is certain in politics, but a “complete and total endorsement” from Trump is about the surest path…

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON (AP) — An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it's not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved. Rick Jackson's campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. It was another rare example of the president's choice falling short in a primary battle. Trump's efforts were more successful elsewhere. His candidate for U.S. Senate won a runoff in Alabama, and his pick for Oklahoma governor advanced to another runoff there. Four states and the District of Columbia held primaries Tuesday. Among Democrats, the contests hinged on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November. Here are some takeaways as votes come in from Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia and Oklahoma. Trump's endorsement can be overcome — for a price Nothing is certain in politics, but a “co…

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it&#8217;s not foolproof, especially when there&#8217;s a lot of money involved.</p>

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million | Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries <p>Here are some takeaways as votes come in from Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia and Oklahoma.</p>

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus ... Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson greets supporters before speaking at his runoff election night watch party Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) WASHINGTON — An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it’s not foolproof, especially when there’s a lot of money involved. Rick Jackson’s campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. It was another rare example of the president’s choice falling short in a primary battle. Trump’s efforts were more successful elsewhere. His candidate for U.S. Senate won a runoff in Alabama, and his pick for Oklahoma governor advanced to another runoff there. Four states and the District of Columbia held primaries Tuesday. Among Democrats, the contests hinged on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November. Here are some takeaways as votes come in from Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia and Ok…

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Takeaways from ... Elections The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Jesse Bedayn and Simran Parwani | The Associated Press • Published 37 minutes ago • Updated 37 minutes ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on the particular significance of this year’s D.C. primary. An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it's not foolproof, especially when there's a lot of money involved. Rick Jackson's campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. It was another rare example of the president's choice falling short in a primary battle. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Trump's efforts were more successful elsewhere. His candidate for U.S. Senate won a runoff in Alabama , and his pick for Oklahoma gov…

The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus ... Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is hugged by a supporter after speaking during a primary election night party on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) FILE – Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a faith town hall with Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Oct. 23, 2024, in Zebulon, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) District of Columbia mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George walks down a street while canvassing in a Washington, neighborhood, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Brown) WASHINGTON | An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But it’s not foolproof, especially when there’s a lot of money involved. Rick Jackson’s campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket, to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor. It was another rare example of the president’s choice falling short in a primary battle. Trump’s efforts were more successful elsewhere. His candidate for U.S. Senate won a runoff in Alabama, and his pick for Oklahoma governor advanced to ano…