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Billionaire Jackson Dumps $80 M, Triggers Georgia Runoff

5/19/2026

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Rick Jackson, a billionaire, spent over $80 million on the Georgia governor’s primary, costliest.
The May 19 2026 primary recorded one million early votes, 56.7% Democratic and 41.7% Republican.
Race without 50 percent winner will proceed to a June 16 runoff.
Republican governor contenders are Rick Jackson, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones—endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump—and Brad Raffensperger (candidate).
Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren face Democratic challengers Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, conduct-violation complaints filed.

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Story summary

Rick Jackson, a billionaire, spent over $80 million on the Georgia governor’s primary, costliest.
The May 19 2026 primary recorded one million early votes, 56.7% Democratic and 41.7% Republican.
Race without 50 percent winner will proceed to a June 16 runoff.
Republican governor contenders are Rick Jackson, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones—endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump—and Brad Raffensperger (candidate).
Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren face Democratic challengers Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, conduct-violation complaints filed.