Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the GOP runoff election for Georgia governor. Jackson, who spent over $100 million of his own money on the campaign, will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election.

Trump’s Endorsement Not Enough

Despite being endorsed by President Donald Trump, Jones was unable to secure the nomination. Jackson, on the other hand, was boosted by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who joined him on the campaign trail for a runoff eve rally.

Jackson has said that Trump inspired him to run for governor, and he has repeatedly highlighted his outsider and business background. He has also emphasized his support for Trump’s policies and has said that he wants to bring a business-like approach to governing Georgia.

Primary Election Results

Jones and Jackson were the top two finishers in last month’s crowded and competitive GOP gubernatorial primary. Jones, a former captain of the University of Georgia football team and an oil executive, served as a state senator before winning election in 2022 as lieutenant governor.

Trump’s endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past six weeks, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in several states. However, his endorsement streak was snapped two weeks ago when his candidate in the Iowa gubernatorial primary was narrowly edged by a businessman and farmer.

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