Burt Jones challenges Rick Jackson to a runoff debate in Georgia
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has challenged his runoff opponent, Rick Jackson, to a debate in the Georgia gubernatorial election. Both candidates are pro-Trump Republicans, with Jones emphasizing his endorsement from Trump and questioning Jackson's credentials. The primary has already set records for being the most expensive in Georgia's history.
- ▪Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff after receiving 38.4% and 32.5% of the vote, respectively.
- ▪Jones has challenged Jackson to a televised debate before the June 16 primary.
- ▪The Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary has become the most expensive in the state's history.
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones quickly switched gears after making it to a runoff in the Georgia gubernatorial election, challenging his rival, healthcare executive Rick Jackson, to a debate. Jones and Jackson made it to a runoff Tuesday after they took 38.4% and 32.5% of the vote, respectively. The two are largely ideologically aligned, distinguished by their pro-Trump credentials, while the anti-Trump Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received just 15% of the vote. In the contest to decide which pro-Trump Republican will advance to the general election to face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Jones is hoping to settle the matter in a debate. Recommended Stories Massie ousted, Georgia Democrats big turnout, and runoffs set.
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