Trump-Backed Burt Jones' Chances of Losing to Rick Jackson in Georgia—Poll
Summary
In Georgia’s Republican race for governor, businessman Rick Jackson has gained an edge over Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, despite Jones being backed by President Donald Trump. Recent polls show Jackson pulling ahead as the runoff election approaches, though some surveys and prediction markets still favor Jones.Key Facts
- Burt Jones entered the gubernatorial race as the favorite with President Trump’s endorsement.
- Initial primary results showed Jones with 39% and Jackson with 33%, leading to a runoff.
- New polling from Cygnal shows Jackson increased support from 38% to 46%, while Jones dropped from 41% to 35%.
- On a combined ballot, Jackson leads Jones 56% to 44% according to Cygnal.
- Contrasting polls from CivicLens and JMC Enterprises show varying leads for both candidates.
- Prediction markets still give Jones about a 58%-61% chance to win the GOP nomination.
- Georgia is a key battleground state with Democrats holding U.S. Senate seats and Republicans controlling the governor’s office.
- The GOP nominee will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election.
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