Primary Elections in Seven States | Special Coverage from Balance of Power LIVE in Georgia: 05/19/26

Summary

This is a special edition of Balance of Power live from Atlanta on primary day, with coverage of six states holding primaries. The show focuses on Georgia races, alongside President Trump's surprise endorsement of Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornin in the Texas Senate runoff. Market context includes rising bond yields, with the 30-year at its highest since 2007, and a chipmaker selloff that partially reversed.

• Primary elections are being held in six states, with Georgia as the main focus.
• President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornin.
• Georgia's Republican Senate primary and gubernatorial race are expected to go to runoffs.
• Voter sentiment is heavily influenced by high gas prices and the ongoing Iran conflict.
• The 30-year Treasury yield reaches 5.18%, the highest since 2007.
• Semiconductor stocks initially sell off but later recover, with the SOX index turning positive.
• Interviews include Metro Atlanta Chamber CEO Katie Kirkpatrick and Georgia Restaurant Association President Stephanie Fischer.
• The show also discusses AI adoption, data center growth, and the impact of the World Cup on Atlanta's economy.