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Rick Jackson Challenges Burt Jones for MAGA Support in Georgia Primary

2026 Georgia Gubernatorial Republican Primary·February 9 – March 14, 2026
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Rick Jackson Challenges Burt Jones for MAGA Support in Georgia Primary

Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson has disrupted the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary. He is spending over $30 million on campaign ads to challenge Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. Jackson is targeting the MAGA base that previously supported Jones. Recent polling shows Jackson leading the field with 24 percent support, while Jones follows at 16 percent. The primary has become increasingly contentious. The two candidates are clashing over campaign tactics and legal disputes, including a defamation lawsuit. Jackson is self-funding his campaign to court Trump supporters before the May 19 election. This surge has changed the race where Jones was once considered the inevitable nominee.
In race for Georgia governor, Burt Jones was inevitable GOP nom until Rick Jackson showed upRick Jackson comes out ahead in Georgia governor race pollingGeorgia GOP governor's race turns messy as Burt Jones and Rick Jackson clash over money, smears and campaign tactics

Key Statements

WWashington Times

“Healthcare executive Rick Jackson enters the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary, spending over $30 million on campaign advertising to challenge Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.”

This confirms the massive $30 million self-funding amount that is shaping the primary race.

WWashington Examiner

“Rick Jackson leads a GOP primary poll for Georgia governor with 24% support, followed by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones at 16%, with 42% of voters still undecided.”

This provides the current polling data showing Jackson's early lead and the large number of undecided voters.

News

In race for Georgia governor, Burt Jones was inevitable GOP nom until Rick Jackson showed up

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Georgia GOP governor's race turns messy as Burt Jones and Rick Jackson clash over money, smears and campaign tactics

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Billionaire Rick Jackson shakes up Georgia's governor race with a play for the MAGA base

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Rick Jackson comes out ahead in Georgia governor race polling

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Rick Jackson threatens Burt Jones's lock on MAGA base in Georgia race

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