Jones, Jackson advance to runoff in Georgia GOP gubernatorial contest
No candidate cleared 50% in the crowded Republican primary, and the runoff will decide the nominee after more than $113 million in advertising, officials said.
- Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 Republican runoff after neither secured the majority required to win Tuesday's primary outright.
- The contentious race has been fueled by nearly $100 million in combined spending, with Jackson contributing significant personal funds, making it one of the most expensive and bitter intraparty battles this year.
- While Jones relies on an official endorsement from President Donald Trump, Jackson positions himself as an outsider, claiming he would be Trump's "favorite governor." Both candidates shape their messaging around the president's agenda.
- Personal attacks have intensified, including a defamation lawsuit filed by Jackson against Jones over allegations regarding his company's business practices and recruitment activities.
- The runoff winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November, seeking to maintain Republican control of the governor's office held continuously since 2002.
77 Articles
77 Articles
Georgia election results: GOP gubernatorial primary heads to runoff
Two Republican Primaries Advance To Runoffs In Key Swing State
Georgia’s political future came into focus Tuesday night as voters narrowed crowded primary races down to six major contenders in two of the state’s most consequential races. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and billionaire dark horse candidate Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff election to decide the Republican nominee for governor. Meanwhile, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms emerged victorious on the Democrat side, setting up a competit…
Time Magazine
khbrknewsGeorgia Republicans Head to Runoffs for Senate and Governor Races
Republican candidates for governor, Rick Jackson, left, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones interact at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Republican governor primary election debate at Georgia Public Broadcasting, April 27, 2026, in Atlanta. —Arvin Temkar—Atlanta Journal-Constitution/APFormer Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia on Tuesday, while Republicans were pushed into costly and potentially br…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
