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Georgia Republican Burt Jones enters the 2026 governor’s race

GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Burt Jones seeks to lead Georgia Republicans with a platform including tax elimination and fentanyl crackdown, holding $14 million in campaign funds, aiming for Trump's endorsement.

  • Burt Jones has announced his campaign for the 2026 governor's race in Georgia to succeed Brian Kemp, stating he will continue to implement a bold agenda.
  • Jones plans to continue cutting taxes, combating illegal immigration, and supporting school choice legislation, emphasizing real results for families and businesses.
  • Jones expressed pride in supporting President Trump’s agenda during his time as Lieutenant Governor, despite facing opposition.
  • Jones joins a Republican field that includes Chris Carr, the Georgia Attorney General.
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Burt Jones enters race for Georgia governor

ATLANTA – Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday he’s running for governor, a long anticipated move that sets up a primary race next year among Republican heavyweights. Jones, a former state senator from Butts County, posted his first campaign video…

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Georgia Republican Burt Jones enters the 2026 governor's race by lending himself $10 million

Georgia Republican Burt Jones has officially entered the 2026 governor’s race. He highlighted his ties to Donald Trump and pledged to eliminate the state income tax in a campaign video released Tuesday.

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