GOP Candidate Linked to Jan. 6 Riots Defeated in Georgia Primary

Wayne Johnson secures nomination, extending losing streak for January 6 participants in elections.

Chuck Hand, a January 6 rioter, lost decisively to former Trump official Wayne Johnson in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District GOP primary runoff.
Hand's campaign highlighted his involvement in the Capitol riots, which did not resonate with voters.
This defeat continues a trend of January 6 participants failing in their political bids.
Some exceptions exist, but the majority of such candidates have been unsuccessful.
Hand's loss follows similar defeats of other January 6-linked candidates in recent primaries.