Trump-backed Burt Jones and Rick Jackson head to Georgia GOP governor runoff
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are advancing to a runoff election for the Georgia GOP gubernatorial nomination. The primary has become the most expensive in Georgia's history, with over $100 million spent. The runoff will take place on June 16, as neither candidate secured a majority in the initial vote.
- ▪Burt Jones received 36.8% of the vote, while Rick Jackson earned 34.7%.
- ▪Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger finished in third place with 15% of the votes.
- ▪The contest has turned bitter, with Jackson campaigning as a political outsider and Jones highlighting his experience as lieutenant governor.
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Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopefuls Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-GA) and businessman Rick Jackson are advancing to a runoff election.Already the most expensive primary in Georgia history, Jones and Jackson will face off again in a June 16 runoff after neither candidate secured the majority needed to win outright on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race at 8:38 p.m. With 33% of ballots counted, Jones received 36.8% of the vote, while Jackson earned 34.7%. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger finished in third place, holding 15% of the votes.
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