Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), supported by President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to Rick Jackson, a healthcare executive and billionaire, according to Decision Desk HQ. This outcome adds to the number of statewide losses for Trump in primary elections. Jackson will proceed to face the Democratic candidate in the general election.
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Burt Jones projected to lose Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Rick Jackson
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to Rick Jackson, a healthcare executive. This result marks another statewide loss for Trump in primary elections, as Jackson prepares to compete against the Democratic candidate in the upcoming general election.
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Jones loses Georgia GOP governor’s runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump
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Burt Jones projected to lose Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Rick Jackson