Rick Jackson wins Georgia GOP gubernatorial nomination, CBS News projects
Summary
Rick Jackson won the Republican runoff to become the GOP nominee for Georgia governor. He beat Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, ending a bitter campaign with many attacks and legal disputes, and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election.Key Facts
- Rick Jackson is a billionaire healthcare executive who grew up in poverty and Atlanta public housing.
- Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for Georgia governor.
- Jackson spent over $50 million of his own money on his campaign, especially on TV ads.
- The primary race included two lawsuits: one over campaign fundraising and one defamation suit.
- Burt Jones was backed by President Donald Trump and had a leadership committee with nearly $16 million.
- Both candidates had similar political views on taxes, law enforcement, immigration, and schools.
- Jackson received key endorsements, including from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
- Jackson will compete against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November election.
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