What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate

The southern state of Georgia is set to hold its primary vote on Tuesday, drawing battle lines for November’s consequential midterm elections in the United States. Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list Also topping the ticket will be the race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Many in the party see the opening in the governor’s mansion this year as a generational opportunity to win the highest state-level office. Meanwhile, issues of affordability, election administration and gerrymandering have loomed large over the primary race. Here’s what to know: Who is running in the US Senate race? Senator Jon Ossoff, the incumbent Democrat, is running unopposed in his party’s primary and is all but assured to be its candidate in the general election. The Republican field is much more crowded. Five Republicans are vying to take on Ossoff, including two sitting members of the US House of Representatives: Buddy Carter and Mike Collins. Both Carter and Collins have hewed close to Donald Trump in their messaging, with their campaigns mostly focusing on who will be the staunchest ally to the US president. Trump has not made an endorsement in the race. …