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Georgia Republicans Narrow Governor Race

Updated 2026-05-20 00:35 UTC 2 sources Neutral

In Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary, Rick Jackson and Burt Jones are set to face off in a runoff. Billionaire healthcare executive Jackson and Lt. Gov. Jones emerged as the top two vote-getters, while Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary.

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The Hill
Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are projected to advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Jackson and Jones notched spots in the June 16 runoff as the two top vote-getters in the GOP race to succeed Gov.
2026-05-20 00:15 UTC
CNBC
President Donald Trump had targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for opposing GOP priorities.
2026-05-20 00:19 UTC
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