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Georgia GOP Candidates Battle for Trump's Endorsement Ahead of Election

3/13/2026

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In Georgia, Republican gubernatorial candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson seek the endorsement of United States President Donald Trump.
Burt Jones claims to be the authentic conservative aligned with Trump.
Rick Jackson says he would be Trump’s “favorite governor” and has donated to Trump’s rivals.
Jackson’s past financial support for Nikki Haley and Mitt Romney has drawn scrutiny, and Jones’s spokesperson labels Jackson a “Never Trumper.”
The general election is set for early November.

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In Georgia, Republican gubernatorial candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson seek the endorsement of United States President Donald Trump.
Burt Jones claims to be the authentic conservative aligned with Trump.
Rick Jackson says he would be Trump’s “favorite governor” and has donated to Trump’s rivals.
Jackson’s past financial support for Nikki Haley and Mitt Romney has drawn scrutiny, and Jones’s spokesperson labels Jackson a “Never Trumper.”
The general election is set for early November.