Trump made his pick in Georgia, but another candidate for governor is claiming the MAGA mantle

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Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is facing a tough challenge from self-funding businessman Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff.

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson are vying for the GOP nomination for Georgia governor.Getty Images

June 15, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

By Adam Edelman

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Rick Jackson lacks Donald Trump’s endorsement. But as a wealthy businessman who’s never previously held elected office, he has leaned heavily into a message comparing himself to the president in his campaign for Georgia governor.

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