Primary elections in Georgia take place on Tuesday, May 24. There are no shortage of candidates vying to win a primary race — races that determine who will appear on the ballot in the general election on Nov. 8. If no primary candidate gets more than 50% of the vote in a race, the top two candidates in that race will run against each other in a runoff election on June 21.

Races involving state and local offices could have a significant impact on laws in Georgia. Congressional races could have implications on which party controls the U.S. House and Senate after November. And, the fallout from the 2020 election is still looming in Georgia — casting a shadow on some primary races. Here are seven things to look out for on Tuesday’s election night in Georgia.

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1. The power of Trump over Georgia’s Republican party

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed 13 candidates in Georgia’s Republican primary. They fall into three categories:

In the first category, Trump is supporting four candidates who are up against incumbents. Governor Brian Kemp is being challenged by former U.S. Senator David Perdue. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is being challenged by Congressman Jody Hice. Attorney General Chris Carr is being challenged by John Gordon. Insurance...

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