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What to Watch in Primary and Runoff Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma

The top race of the day is in Georgia, where Republican voters will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.

© Audra Melton for The New York Times, David Walter Banks for The New York Times

Representative Mike Collins has President Trump’s endorsement in his bid for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia. Derek Dooley has the backing of Gov. Brian Kemp.
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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.

© Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, said that he had not yet seen the deal but said he expected the administration to convene with lawmakers as the process continues.
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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.

© Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, said that he had not yet seen the deal but said he expected the administration to convene with lawmakers as the process continues.
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Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat

A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.

© Alani Bankhead for Montana, Will Warasila for The New York Times, Thom Bridge/Independent Record, via Associated Press

Three candidates are vying for a Senate seat in Montana: Alani Bankhead, a Democrat, Seth Bodnar, an independent, and Kurt Alme, a Republican. Democrats fear Ms. Bankhead and Mr. Bodnar will split the vote of Democrats and independents.
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Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot

Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.

© Sullivan for Senate; Eric Lee/The New York Times

Alaska’s director of elections ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan must be removed from the ballot for Alaska’s Senate race. The decision can be appealed to a state court.
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Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman Says

No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Senator Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill last month. He was also hospitalized in February after experiencing flulike symptoms.
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