Newton Republicans win big in runoff races

GOP representatives from Newton County were in the winner’s circle on Tuesday night after all of the ballots were counted. District 114 State Representative Tim Fleming (R-Covington) defeated challenger Vernon Jones to advance to November’s general election for Secretary of State. Mike Collins (R-Jackson), who represents parts of Newton County in the 10th Congressional District, defeated challenger Derek Dooley to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

Jun 18, 2026 - 08:00
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Newton Republicans win big in runoff races
GOP representatives from Newton County were in the winner’s circle on Tuesday night after all of the ballots were counted. District 114 State Representative Tim Fleming (R-Covington) defeated challenger Vernon Jones to advance to November’s general election for Secretary of State. Mike Collins (R-Jackson), who represents parts of Newton County in the 10th Congressional District, defeated challenger Derek Dooley to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

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