Georgia Lieutenant Governor Reports for Jury Duty Day Before Primary
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appeared for jury duty in Butts County on Monday, one day before the Republican primary for governor. The appearance occurred while his opponents conducted final campaign events.
Washington ExaminerLt. Gov. Burt Jones reported for jury duty at the Butts County Judicial Center on Monday, one day before the Republican primary election for governor. Jones waited for his juror number while other candidates completed final campaign stops. A campaign spokeswoman said the appearance demonstrated Jones's approach to public service.
Jones is running against businessman Rick Jackson, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and state Attorney General Chris Carr. Polling has shown Jackson holding a narrow lead. The race is to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Early voting has drawn record numbers of participants.
On the Democratic side, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads in the polls. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. Jason Esteves, and former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond are also competing. Polls open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones reported for jury duty in Butts County.
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Republican and Democratic primaries for governor are scheduled.
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Voters will decide the Republican nominee for governor on Tuesday.
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The winner will face the Democratic nominee in the general election.
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