US EditionA Georgia Republican Governor Candidate Questions Legality of Rival's $10M Campaign Loan
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Candidates have each raised about $3 million, with Gov. Burt Jones contributing $10 million of personal funds amid ongoing disputes over campaign finance disclosures.
- On July 8, 2025, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones filed loans of $7.5 million and $2.5 million to the WBJ Leadership Committee, supporting his campaign launch.
- Due to a 2021 law, leadership committees can raise unlimited funds, impacting candidate competitiveness and campaign finance dynamics.
- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr called for an investigation, while Bryan Tyson alleged Jones misreported finances in an ethics complaint.
- On Monday, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on candidates to return contributions, and on Wednesday Jones returned $8,417.15, demonstrating ongoing campaign finance scrutiny.
- With more than a year to go, races for U.S. Senate, governor and other contests are already heating up in Georgia.
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Republican Candidates For Georgia Governor Are Fighting Already
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launched an attack against Republican his primary opponent for governor Thursday, calling for an investigation of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ $10 million loan to his own campaign. “In his 2022 financial disclosure, Jones reported a $12 million net worth with only $700,000 in liquid assets,” Carr’s campaign said. “Now he […] The post Republican Candidates For Georgia Governor Are Fighting Already appeared first on The…
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