Rick Jackson and Burt Jones Advance to Runoff in Georgia Governor’s Race
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for governor of Georgia. The Associated Press projects that the runoff will take place on June 16. The winner of this runoff will face Democratic nominee and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election scheduled for November. Burt Jones, who has served as Lieutenant Governor since 2022, has focused on tax reform, education, and law enforcement support during his tenure. Rick Jackson, a businessman and political outsider, has pledged significant personal financial resources to his campaign, positioning himself as a non-traditional candidate. 
