Trump-Backed Burt Jones Advances to Georgia Governor Runoff
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson finished first and second in Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. Jones and Jackson will face off in a June 16 runoff after neither reached a majority.
Fox NewsLt. Gov. Burt Jones, endorsed by President Donald Trump, and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia governor after Tuesday's voting. With 71 percent of votes counted, Jones received 38.8 percent and Jackson received nearly 33 percent, the Associated Press reported. No candidate reached the 50 percent threshold required to win outright.
and Candidates Secretary of State Brad
Raffensperger finished third with 14.4 percent of the vote. The eight-candidate field also included state Attorney General Chris Carr. Jones, a former University of Georgia football captain and oil executive, has served as lieutenant governor since 2022.
He received Trump's endorsement last August. Jackson, who launched his campaign in February, has spent more than $80 million of his own money. He grew up in foster care and built a business empire before entering politics.
" Jones told Fox News Digital that Trump remains popular in Georgia and that the two share a long-standing friendship. Jackson said Trump inspired him to run and that voters want an outsider rather than someone who is merely endorsed by the president.
The runoff winner will face the Democratic nominee in November. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Democratic nomination after winning a majority of the vote.
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