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Georgia Ethics Panel Approves $10M Loan for Lt. Gov.

12/5/2025

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Georgia's ethics panel ruled that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million to his gubernatorial campaign, citing state law.
Attorney General Chris Carr (R-Ga.), who is also running for governor, alleges the loan evades campaign finance restrictions.
Carr's previous lawsuit to block Jones's use of his leadership committee was dismissed.
The Republican primary is set for May 2026, with the general election in November 2026.

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Georgia's ethics panel ruled that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million to his gubernatorial campaign, citing state law.
Attorney General Chris Carr (R-Ga.), who is also running for governor, alleges the loan evades campaign finance restrictions.
Carr's previous lawsuit to block Jones's use of his leadership committee was dismissed.
The Republican primary is set for May 2026, with the general election in November 2026.