By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-pick-herschel-walker-wins-georgias-republican-senate-primary Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump pick Herschel Walker wins Georgia’s Republican Senate primary Politics May 24, 2022 8:17 PM EDT ATLANTA (AP) — Football great Herschel Walker, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won Georgia’s GOP Senate primary. FOLLOW LIVE: 2022 Georgia Primary Election Results Walker defeated five fellow Republicans, including Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and former Trump administration official and Navy veteran Latham Saddler. Walker is a political newcomer but has nearly unmatched name recognition in Georgia from his days as a college football running back. He led the University of Georgia football team to a national title during the 1980 season and won the Heisman Trophy in 1982. Trump, a close friend of Walker’s, backed his run despite questions about Walker’s business dealings and history of violence against women. Walker has been open about his long struggle with mental illness and acknowledged violent urges. He won the primary despite skipping debates with his Republican opponents and making some gaffes. Support PBS News Hour Your donation makes a difference in these uncertain times. Give now By — Associated Press Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Football great Herschel Walker, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won Georgia’s GOP Senate primary. FOLLOW LIVE: 2022 Georgia Primary Election Results Walker defeated five fellow Republicans, including Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and former Trump administration official and Navy veteran Latham Saddler. Walker is a political newcomer but has nearly unmatched name recognition in Georgia from his days as a college football running back. He led the University of Georgia football team to a national title during the 1980 season and won the Heisman Trophy in 1982. Trump, a close friend of Walker’s, backed his run despite questions about Walker’s business dealings and history of violence against women. Walker has been open about his long struggle with mental illness and acknowledged violent urges. He won the primary despite skipping debates with his Republican opponents and making some gaffes. Support PBS News Hour Your donation makes a difference in these uncertain times. Give now