In Oklahoma, voters are deciding on candidates for the US Senate and governor. Former Donald Trump early endorsed Kevin Hern for the Senate seat. Hern aims to defend the seat of former Markwayne Mullin, who now serves as Homeland Security Secretary. The state is deeply conservative – the last time a Democrat won a Senate seat in Oklahoma was in 1990.
A bigger test of Trump’s influence could be the race to succeed Governor Kevin Stitt. Several Republicans are vying for the nomination. Trump has proven influential in this year’s primaries so far, but the outcome in Oklahoma may show whether his endorsement alone is enough.
In Georgia, a runoff is underway for the Republican Senate nomination. The candidates are Representative Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. The winner will face Senator Jon Ossoff in November, who is seen as a rising star in the party. Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial nomination will also be finalized.
In Washington DC, Democrats are choosing their candidate for the mayoral election in November. The capital is a Democratic stronghold, making the primary decisive for the office.
EuroPulse reported on June 16, 2026, about Trump’s Iran deal and criticism from former National Security Advisor John Bolton: John Bolton criticizes Trump: Iran outmaneuvered US in deal.
Source: www.theguardian.com
