Voters in Georgia and California cast ballots Tuesday in consequential primary elections. Georgia Republicans are finalizing their picks for U.S. Senate and governor in a runoff election, while California holds a special primary to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell.
The Georgia runoff caps a contentious primary season in a state that has become a national battleground. The outcomes will set the stage for the general election, where control of the Senate and governor's mansion are at stake. In California, the race to replace Swalwell has drawn multiple candidates, some appearing on the ballot for the second time in two weeks.
PBS NewsHour is providing live results for both contests. In Georgia, the runoff narrows the field in marquee races that have drawn significant national attention and spending. California's special primary, meanwhile, will determine the top candidates for the general election in the solidly Democratic district.
The winners in Georgia will face Democratic incumbents in November, testing the state's evolving political landscape. For California, the election determines who will finish Swalwell's term, with the top vote-getters advancing regardless of party. These races offer early clues about voter enthusiasm and messaging ahead of the midterms.
Georgia's runoff system requires candidates to reach 50% to avoid a second round, a rule that has historically shaped tight races.