Georgia GOP governor’s race heading to run-off battle to succeed Brian Kemp — Brad Raffensperger defeated
The Georgia GOP governor's race is heading to a runoff election next month to determine the nominee to succeed term-limited Governor Brian Kemp. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson emerged as the top candidates in the primary, both failing to secure over 50% of the vote. The winner will likely face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November election.
- ▪The runoff election is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
- ▪Rick Jackson has invested $50 million of his own money into his campaign.
- ▪Keisha Lance Bottoms is the frontrunner in the Democratic primary.
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Politics Georgia GOP governor’s race heading to run-off battle to succeed Brian Kemp — Brad Raffensperger defeated By Victor Nava Published May 19, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Republican nominee for Georgia’s next governor will be settled in a runoff election next month in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s GOP primary, but both received less than 50% of the vote, triggering the June 16 runoff. The winner of next month’s runoff is expected to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who was on her way to victory in the Democratic primary, on the November ballot.
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