Rick Jackson
AP says Jones and Jackson advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff, confirming the primary-day odds volatility was resolving into a two-way race rather than a clean nomination. That keeps the Georgia governor market live for traders because the winner is now a runoff call, not a one-night primary finish.
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current roleHealthcare executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundHealthcare executive
EducationGreater Atlanta Christian School (graduate)
Notable personal detailsRichard L. “Rick” Jackson is an American businessman and philanthropist based in Alpharetta, Georgia. He founded Jackson Healthcare in 2000 and has served as its founder and chief executive, building a healthcare staffing and services company operating nationwide. In 2026, he entered the Republican primary for Governor of Georgia, campaigning as a conservative outsider and self-funding major advertising in the race.
Supports large tax cuts in Georgia including cutting the state income tax by half within four years, pursuing elimination of the state income tax over time, and freezing property taxes. Emphasizes making Georgia “the most affordable state” through those tax reductions. Proposes limiting government spending to accompany tax reductions through unspecified offsets.
Prioritizes enforcement against illegal immigration, including deporting criminal noncitizens and working with the federal government to strengthen enforcement; opposes policies he says put Georgia families at risk.
AP says Jones and Jackson advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff, confirming the primary-day odds volatility was resolving into a two-way race rather than a clean nomination. That keeps the Georgia governor market live for traders because the winner is now a runoff call, not a one-night primary finish.
Jackson’s runoff price surged to 45% while Burt Jones fell to 56%, extending a volatile repricing ahead of the June 16 runoff and narrowing the gap to a more tradable level.
Jackson’s yes price jumped back to 34% after briefly dipping to 26%, keeping the Georgia Republican runoff tightly repriced ahead of the June 16 vote.
Rick Jackson is in the middle of Georgia’s Republican governor runoff against Burt Jones, with the race described as close and Jackson leading the first round. The winner will become the GOP nominee to face Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election. The campaign has also turned contentious, with Jones’s company suing Jackson and his campaign for $100 million over a defamation claim tied to an ad and website. Jackson has also drawn attention for spending heavily from his own money and for ongoing tax disputes mentioned in recent coverage.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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