Billionaire Rick Jackson Wins GOP Nomination For Georgia Governor After $93M Self-Funded Push

Rick Jackson, a billionaire businessman, won the Republican nomination for Georgia governor on Tuesday, defeating several rivals in the GOP primary after investing more than $93 million of his own money into the campaign.

What Happened

Jackson secured the nomination by outperforming Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, who entered the race carrying former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and who had been part of Trump’s efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election.

Jackson’s Pitch And Spending

Jackson ran as an outsider businessman and positioned himself as among the most Trump-like candidates in the field despite not being a career politician. His personal contributions place him among the largest self-funded political candidates in modern U.S. history.

Who He Will Face

In the general election, Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta. Bottoms was the second Black woman to serve as Atlanta’s mayor and is vying to become the first Black woman elected governor of any U.S. state.

Why It Matters

The contest sets up a high-profile general election matchup in a key Southern state, with a billionaire self-funder representing the GOP and a prominent former big-city mayor leading the Democratic ticket. The race will draw national attention as both parties view Georgia as strategically important.

Note: This is a developing story. Additional details and results will be reported as they become available.