Crane, who choked up when he introduced Cruz, is viewed by some as the Georgia Senate’s version of the Texas senator: Independent and unafraid to ruffle feathers, even if it means alienating his own Republican colleagues. Ferguson has been endorsed by the state Chamber of Commerce and retiring 3rd District Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. He’s widely viewed as the establishment Republican candidate in the race.

Cruz never mentioned Trump by name Friday night, but received a standing ovation when he alluded to the “little-noticed talk” he gave in Cleveland. Cruz was booed after his prime-time speech Thursday night after he refused to endorse Trump.