US EditionGeorgia 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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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially launches bid for Georgia governor, shifting 2026 into higher gear
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the 2025 Georgia Faith and Freedom Luncheon in Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia RecorderGeorgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is hoping to shorten his title next year with a run for governor. President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones at a 2024 rally in Zebulon. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder The Republican from Jackson made the long-expected campaign announcement Tuesday with a video featuring clips of him speaking to cons…
Trump ally Burt Jones announces campaign for Georgia governor - Washington Examiner
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced on Tuesday that he is launching a campaign to become the Peach State’s next governor ahead of the 2026 election. Jones’s long-anticipated entrance into the race makes him the second Republican to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) after Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr first said in November he would seek his party’s nomination. With both candidates now in the r…
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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…
Georgia lieutenant governor launches bid to succeed Kemp
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) launched his much-anticipated campaign for governor Tuesday, making him the second major Republican to make a run for term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) job. “Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has brought real conservative leadership that has protected our freedoms, our values and our families, and Burt Jones has worked closely…
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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.
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones announces he is running for Governor
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