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June 16, 2026
Rick Jackson Advances in GOP Nomination for Georgia Governor, Defeating Burt Jones
- Rick Jackson won the Republican primary runoff for Georgia governor, defeating Burt Jones 53% to 47%.
- Jackson's campaign was significantly supported by over $100 million in personal spending and endorsements from notable Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz.
- He will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election, who secured her nomination by winning a majority in the Democratic primary.
10 Sources
- Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoffJun 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM · CNN
- Live results: Jones, Jackson face off for GOP nod in Georgia's governor raceJun 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- Cruz bucks Trump in Georgia, South Carolina gubernatorial runoffsJun 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM · The Hill
- Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Jackson in major blow to TrumpJun 17, 2026 at 1:05 AM · The Hill
- Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Burt Jones for the GOP nomination in Georgia governor’s raceJun 17, 2026 at 1:22 AM · NBC
- Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia governor raceJun 17, 2026 at 1:45 AM · Politico
- Trump's endorsement fails to save MAGA candidate as billionaire advances in key governor raceJun 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM · Fox News
- Rick Jackson, a Billionaire, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Georgia GovernorJun 17, 2026 at 1:50 AM · NYT
- Rick Jackson wins Republican nomination for governor in GeorgiaJun 17, 2026 at 2:25 AM · ABC News
- Rick Jackson wins Republican nomination for governor in GeorgiaJun 17, 2026 at 2:26 AM · ABC News