In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
The Republican primary for governor in Georgia is heading to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson. Both candidates are closely aligned with former President Trump, who endorsed Jones. The primary results reflect the influence of Trump's endorsement and the priorities of Republican voters in the state.
- ▪Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will face Rick Jackson in a runoff on June 16.
- ▪Jones is endorsed by Trump and has been a supporter since Trump's first presidential campaign.
- ▪Jackson, while not endorsed by Trump, has aligned himself with the former president and has spent millions on attack ads against Jones.
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Elections In Georgia, Republican primary for governor goes to a runoff between Trump backers May 19, 20268:45 PM ET From By Sarah Kallis People wait in a line at a precinct before voting during a Georgia primary. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP The race for the Republican nomination for Georgia governor is headed to a runoff, according to a race called by the Associated Press. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will face off against healthcare executive Rick Jackson on June 16. The result advanced two candidates who aligned closely with President Trump over two others, who had opposed his attempts to overturn Georgia's outcome in the 2020 presidential election. Loading...
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