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Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia governor race

Jackson spent over $100 million of his personal wealth to beat back the GOP establishment. It worked.

Published June 17, 2026, 1:45 AM
Updated June 17, 2026, 1:50 AM4.1K
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Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia governor race

Jackson spent over $100 million of his personal wealth to beat back the GOP establishment. It worked.

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