Trump-Endorsed Burt Jones Trails in Georgia Governor Runoff Poll
Summary
In Georgia’s Republican governor runoff, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, backed by President Donald Trump, is currently trailing businessman Rick Jackson by 3 points according to a recent poll. The race is drawing attention as it may show how much influence President Trump’s endorsements still have among Republican voters.Key Facts
- Burt Jones is the current Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and is supported by President Donald Trump.
- Rick Jackson is a businessman running as an outsider and has spent about $100 million of his own money on the campaign.
- A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows Jackson leading Jones 49% to 46%, with 5% undecided.
- Previous polls showed Jones in the lead, but Jackson has gained momentum recently.
- Governor Brian Kemp, a popular Republican barred from running again, recently endorsed Jones.
- The runoff election is set for Tuesday, with the winner facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
- This election is seen as a test of competing power groups within Georgia’s Republican Party.
- President Trump’s endorsement streak had been strong but suffered a recent loss in Iowa, showing endorsements are influential but not always winning.
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