US EditionBurt Jones Launches Gubernatorial Campaign with Trump Endorsement
Jones emphasizes conservative policies and business experience while leveraging Trump's endorsement and self-funding $10 million to challenge opponents in the 2026 GOP gubernatorial race.
- On Tuesday evening, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones launched his campaign with a rally at Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla, Butts County, touting President Donald Trump's endorsement and his conservative record.
- Jones is running to succeed Governor Brian Kemp, who is term-limited, emphasizing kitchen-table issues like cutting regulations, school choice, and lower taxes reflecting his conservative legislative priorities.
- Supporters drew attention with a large crowd and speakers including Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon, Bruce LeVelle, Trump advisor, and United States Treasurer Brandon Beach, who said, `President Trump knows Burt has integrity. He knows he's a family man.`
- The legal and financing disputes are already shaping the primary fight, as Chris Carr, Georgia Attorney General, recently sued Burt Jones in federal court over the leadership committee, while Jones has a $10,000,000 loan to his backing committee.
- With the GOP primary set for May of next year, Burt Jones is a leading candidate in a field including Attorney General Chris Carr and other Republican contenders.
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Burt Jones holds first event for gubernatorial campaign
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones held his first gubernatorial campaign event Tuesday at a state park south of Atlanta, touting his endorsement by President Donald Trump, his record in the Senate of promoting conservative legislation and his background as a businessman.
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A GOP candidate for governor holds his first campaign event
FLOVILLA — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones held his first gubernatorial campaign event Tuesday at a state park south of Atlanta, touting his endorsement by President Donald Trump, his record in the Senate of promoting conservative legislation and his background as…
Jones holds his first campaign event
FLOVILLA — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones held his first gubernatorial campaign event Tuesday at a state park south of Atlanta, touting his endorsement by President Donald Trump, his record in the Senate of promoting conservative legislation and his background as…
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