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Georgia GOP Candidate Jackson Targets Immigrants Amid Controversy

4/14/2026

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Rick Jackson, the Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate, released an ad promising to deport unauthorized immigrants who commit violent crimes.
The ad includes controversial statements about culture and crime.
Jackson entered the race late with a $30 million budget.
Burt Jones has accused Jackson of profiting from state contracts.
Jackson filed a defamation lawsuit against Burt Jones ahead of their debate on April 27 and the May 19 primary.

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Story summary

Rick Jackson, the Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate, released an ad promising to deport unauthorized immigrants who commit violent crimes.
The ad includes controversial statements about culture and crime.
Jackson entered the race late with a $30 million budget.
Burt Jones has accused Jackson of profiting from state contracts.
Jackson filed a defamation lawsuit against Burt Jones ahead of their debate on April 27 and the May 19 primary.