(CNN) Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's former chief physician and one-time nominee for Veterans Affairs secretary, won a GOP primary runoff for a Texas congressional seat on Tuesday, CNN projects, defeating cattle industry lobbyist Josh Winegarner. As a result, the Republican nominee is well positioned to keep the seat in GOP hands in the November general election. Ronny will be a fantastic Congressman - Will represent the wonderful people of the Great State of Texas, and the USA, very well. Jackson withdrew from consideration as Trump's nominee for secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2018 over allegations that he was "abusive" toward colleagues, loosely handled prescription pain medications and was periodically intoxicated. Jackson, a retired rear admiral, retired from the Navy in December 2019, shortly before he filed to run for the congressional seat.

Source: CNN July 15, 2020 03:11 UTC