$83 million spent by Rick Jackson in Georgia's Republican governor primary looms large Tuesday as states test Trump's grip on the party. In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie faces $30 million in attack ads from Trump allies while battling Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, the president's endorsed challenger. The race follows Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss for crossing Trump.

Jackson's spending dwarfs what his rivals can match, making the Georgia governor's race a genuine contest. Trump endorsed Burt Jones but Jackson's money has kept the field alive. Trump stayed silent on the Senate race targeting Democrat Jon Ossoff, while Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Derek Dooley. Democrats spent far less, with Keisha Lance Bottoms leading polls after Biden's endorsement.

Jones trails Jackson despite Trump's backing, and polls point to a June runoff. Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Democratic primary drew an unusual coalition behind Bob Brooks, with both Shapiro and Sanders endorsing him. Alabama's Senate race features Trump's endorsed candidate Barry Moore against Steve Marshall and Jared Hudson, also likely heading to a runoff.

The pattern across states is clear: Trump endorsements no longer guarantee victories, and well-funded newcomers keep forcing costly runoffs.