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Jackson, Jones Reach Georgia GOP Runoff; Trump Backs Jones

5/20/2026

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Candidate Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advanced to a runoff for the Republican Georgia governor nomination.
The primary eliminated Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, marking a second defeat of a Trump-aligned official.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Jones at a February event in Rome, Georgia.
Jackson has spent nearly $65 million of his own money and Jones more than $28 million, extending the primary by weeks.

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Candidate Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advanced to a runoff for the Republican Georgia governor nomination.
The primary eliminated Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, marking a second defeat of a Trump-aligned official.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Jones at a February event in Rome, Georgia.
Jackson has spent nearly $65 million of his own money and Jones more than $28 million, extending the primary by weeks.