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Rick Jackson Enters Georgia Governor Race, Faces Controversy

2/14/2026

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Rick Jackson, CEO of Jackson Healthcare, announced his candidacy in the Georgia governor Republican primary, challenging Burt Jones.
His campaign claims he is pro-life and would criminalize abortion and transgender procedures for minors.
Jackson Healthcare's listings related to abortion and transgender procedures for minors have drawn scrutiny.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz compared views on surgeries to lobotomies.
The primary election is set for May 19, 2026.

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Rick Jackson, CEO of Jackson Healthcare, announced his candidacy in the Georgia governor Republican primary, challenging Burt Jones.
His campaign claims he is pro-life and would criminalize abortion and transgender procedures for minors.
Jackson Healthcare's listings related to abortion and transgender procedures for minors have drawn scrutiny.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Administrator Mehmet Oz compared views on surgeries to lobotomies.
The primary election is set for May 19, 2026.