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Rick Jackson

Rick Jackson

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Overview

Current roleHealthcare executive

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationGeorgia

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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.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

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.

Immigration & Border

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.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 18, 2026

Rick Jackson won the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election. He defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones after spending heavily on his campaign, including more than $101 million of his own money. Jackson is also drawing scrutiny over a campaign recording about abortion exceptions, which is likely to become a major issue in the race.

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Articles
TDThe Daily Beast11 hours ago

Bombshell Recording Surfaces After MAGA Billionaire’s Shock Win

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ABAthens Banner-Herald17 hours ago

Trump takes credit for Rick Jackson win despite endorsing Burt Jones

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TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution18 hours ago

Gov. Brian Kemp is election night’s biggest loser

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FForbes20 hours ago

Forbes Daily: Could MANGOS Become The Next Magnificent 7?

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Polls

Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
29.2%
24.4%
12.4%
6.4%
Rick Jackson
R. Jackson
Burt Jones
B. Jones
Brad Raffensperger
B. Raffensperger
Chris Carr
C. Carr
Clark Dean
C. Dean
Ken Yasger
K. Yasger
Date (Start - End)SpreadJacksonJonesRaffenspergerCarrDeanYasger
Polling Average
Jackson+4.8
29.2%24.4%12.4%6.4%0.7%0.4%
JMC AnalyticsMay 26 - 27
Jackson+2.0
45.0%43.0%––––
InsiderAdvantageMay 16 - 17
Jackson+4.0
31.0%27.0%16.0%10.0%1.0%0.0%
Quantus InsightsApr 28 - May 2
Jackson+5.2
27.3%22.1%14.4%8.0%0.8%1.0%
InsiderAdvantageApr 28 - 29
Jackson+4.4
28.4%24.0%18.1%11.0%2.3%0.8%
Remington Research GroupApr 28 - 29
Jackson+1.0
29.0%28.0%14.0%5.0%0.0%–
University of Georgia School of Public and International AffairsApr 18 - 26
Jackson+2.4
27.2%24.8%14.0%2.9%0.3%0.0%
yes. every kid.Apr 22 - 24
Jackson+6.0
32.0%26.0%12.0%10.0%1.0%–
CygnalApr 22 - 23
Jackson+2.7
26.8%24.1%12.0%6.2%0.6%–
InsiderAdvantageApr 22 - 23
Jackson+7.0
32.1%25.1%11.0%6.0%––
JMC AnalyticsMar 7 - 8
Jackson+15.0
37.0%22.0%11.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%
Emerson CollegeFeb 28 - Mar 2
Jones+0.3
20.3%20.6%11.0%5.8%0.2%0.5%
Quantus InsightsFeb 17 - 18
Jackson+15.7
32.6%16.9%8.2%4.6%0.3%–
co/efficientFeb 8 - 9
Jackson+8.0
24.0%16.0%9.0%3.0%1.0%–
CygnalFeb 5 - 6
Jones+6.0
16.0%22.0%10.0%7.0%––

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

Georgia Republican Governor nominee?

Endorsers of Rick Jackson for Georgia Republican Governor nominee?

Ted Cruz

Elected official

Ted Cruz endorsed Rick Jackson for Georgia governor.

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