It's Election Day in three states across the country.People in Virginia went to the polls today to cast their ballots in the state's primary elections. Meanwhile, Alabama and Georgia are hosting pivotal runoffs to choose which candidates will ultimately represent each party in November's general election.Check below for live updates of race results and breaking news from a busy primary night:8:45 p.m. ETRich McCormick has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, according to the AP.McCormick, an emergency room physician and Marine veteran, is the second Georgia congressional candidate of the night to defeat a Trump-backed opponent, beating Jake Evans. The first to do so tonight was Mike Collins, who finished ahead of Vernon Jones.8:35 p.m. ETThe AP is reporting that Democratic incumbent Muriel Bowser has won the primary for mayor in Washington D.C. mayor, virtually assuring her reelection to a third term in November.Bowser bested challengers James Butler, Robert White and Trayon White.Video below: One-on-one interview with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser from March 20228:15 p.m. ETThe AP has called the Republican primary runoff election for U.S. House in Georgia's 10th Congressional District for Mike Collins.Collins, a business executive, has defeated Vernon Jones, the self-proclaimed "Black Donald Trump," who was backed by the former president. Collins victory adds another result to Trump's murky endorsement record so far this primary season.Also, Terry Namkung has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District, besting Theodore Engquist. Namkung will face Rep. Bobby Scott, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, in November in a district believed to be safely controlled by the Democrats.8:00 p.m. ETPolls have closed in Alabama.The race of the night is taking place in Alabama, which is the Republican primary for U.S. Senate between Rep. Mo Brooks and Katie Britt, a former aide to Sen. Richard Shelby, who is vacating the seat.7:30 p.m. ET The first races of the night have been called. The Associated Press is reporting that incumbent Rep. Ben Cline has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 6th Congressional District, while Rep. Donald Beyer secures the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Both seats are widely considered to be safe.Additionally, Jen Kiggans, a state senator, has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She will take on Rep. Elaine Luria, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is viewed as one of the most competitive districts in the country and is high on the GOP's target list in November.7:00 p.m. ETPolls have closed in Virginia and Georgia.
It's Election Day in three states across the country.
People in Virginia went to the polls today to cast their ballots in the state's primary elections. Meanwhile, Alabama and Georgia are hosting pivotal runoffs to choose which candidates will ultimately represent each party in November's general election.
Check below for live updates of race results and breaking news from a busy primary night:
8:45 p.m. ET
Rich McCormick has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, according to the AP.
McCormick, an emergency room physician and Marine veteran, is the second Georgia congressional candidate of the night to defeat a Trump-backed opponent, beating Jake Evans. The first to do so tonight was Mike Collins, who finished ahead of Vernon Jones.
8:35 p.m. ET
The AP is reporting that Democratic incumbent Muriel Bowser has won the primary for mayor in Washington D.C. mayor, virtually assuring her reelection to a third term in November.
Bowser bested challengers James Butler, Robert White and Trayon White.
Video below: One-on-one interview with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser from March 2022
8:15 p.m. ET
The AP has called the Republican primary runoff election for U.S. House in Georgia's 10th Congressional District for Mike Collins.
Collins, a business executive, has defeated Vernon Jones, the self-proclaimed "Black Donald Trump," who was backed by the former president. Collins victory adds another result to Trump's murky endorsement record so far this primary season.
Also, Terry Namkung has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District, besting Theodore Engquist.
Namkung will face Rep. Bobby Scott, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, in November in a district believed to be safely controlled by the Democrats.
8:00 p.m. ET
Polls have closed in Alabama.
The race of the night is taking place in Alabama, which is the Republican primary for U.S. Senate between Rep. Mo Brooks and Katie Britt, a former aide to Sen. Richard Shelby, who is vacating the seat.
7:30 p.m. ET
The first races of the night have been called. The Associated Press is reporting that incumbent Rep. Ben Cline has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 6th Congressional District, while Rep. Donald Beyer secures the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Both seats are widely considered to be safe.
Additionally, Jen Kiggans, a state senator, has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She will take on Rep. Elaine Luria, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Virginia's 2nd Congressional District is viewed as one of the most competitive districts in the country and is high on the GOP's target list in November.
7:00 p.m. ET
Polls have closed in Virginia and Georgia.
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