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Burt Jones & Rick Jackson

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Burt Jones was a Republican gubernatorial primary rival to Rick Jackson in the 2026 Georgia election, losing the runoff after a contentious campaign that included being a defendant in a defamation lawsuit filed by Jackson.

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Burt Jones: Burt Jones, the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, received a significant endorsement from Brian Kemp, which could boost his chances in the Republican primary runoff for governor. He is also backed by Donald Trump.
Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson, a wealthy billionaire executive and gubernatorial candidate, is competing against Burt Jones in the runoff. Brian Kemp's endorsement of Burt Jones puts Rick Jackson at a disadvantage, despite his significant self-funding.
Jun 14, 2026 · 8 articles
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Burt Jones: Burt Jones is the Donald Trump-backed candidate for United States — Georgia (U.S. state) lieutenant governor, facing Rick Jackson in a runoff.
Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson is a healthcare tycoon running for United States — Georgia (U.S. state) governor, self-funding his campaign with over $100 million to challenge a Donald Trump-backed candidate.
Jun 16, 2026 · 14 articles
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Burt Jones: Burt Jones was defeated by Rick Jackson in the Republican gubernatorial primary despite Donald Trump's endorsement. He was also involved in attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Georgia, largely due to his self-funded campaign. His victory represents a challenge to traditional political endorsements.
Jun 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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Burt Jones: Burt Jones lost a GOP gubernatorial primary despite being backed by Donald Trump.
Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson won a GOP gubernatorial primary against Donald Trump-backed Burt Jones.
Jun 26, 2026 · 27 articles
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Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson>>> is a healthcare billionaire who has significantly impacted the United States — Georgia (U.S. state)>>> Republican gubernatorial primary by spending over $61 million on his campaign, making him the highest-spending primary candidate in the state's history.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Rick Jackson: Rick Jackson advanced to the Republican runoff for United States — Georgia (U.S. state) governor, having invested significantly in his campaign, and is a key challenger for the Republican nomination.
May 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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