Rick Jackson spent $100 million in Georgia GOP governor primary to defeat Trump-backed opponent
Summary
Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive, spent $100 million in the Georgia Republican governor primary. He won the runoff election against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was supported by President Donald Trump. Jackson will run against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November election.Key Facts
- Rick Jackson spent $100 million in the Georgia GOP governor primary.
- He defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff election.
- Burt Jones was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
- Rick Jackson is a healthcare executive and a billionaire.
- Jackson will face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, in the November general election.
- The election is for Georgia’s governor position.
- CBS News reported this information and projections.
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