Georgia Republicans are heading into runoff elections to determine their candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, as none of the primary candidates secured outright victories. The Senate runoff will pit former college football coach Derek Dooley against Rep. Mike Collins, while Rep. Buddy Carter was eliminated from the race. In the governor's race, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson will face off in a runoff.

Senate Runoff: Dooley vs. Collins

Former college football coach Derek Dooley and Rep . Mike Collins will compete in the Senate runoff, with the winner set to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. According to the Associated Press, this race is one of the most closely watched campaigns in the upcoming elections .

Governor's Race: Jones vs. Jackson

Lt. gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to the runoff in the Republican primray for governor. The two candidates have been engaged in a bruising and expensive campaign battle,and the runoff is expected to be equally contentious. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday.

The June 16 Runoff: A Month of Intense Campaigning

With about a month to go until the June 16 runoff, Republicans will spend more time and money competing among themselves before turning their attention to their Democratic opponents in key races. This internal competition could have significant implications for the midterm elections, as Georgia is considered a battleground state.

Democratic Nomination: Keisha Lance Bottoms Secures Victory

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms clinched the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday. Her victory sets the stage for a high-stakes general election in November, where she will face the winner of the Republican runoff. Bottoms' campaign has focused on issues such as healthcare,education, and economic development.