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Republican
Rick Jackson

Rick Jackson

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Overview

Current roleHealthcare staffing executive

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationGeorgia

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BackgroundHealthcare staffing executive

EducationLipscomb University (attended; did not complete degree)

Notable personal detailsRick Jackson is a Georgia healthcare staffing executive and philanthropist who founded and leads Jackson Healthcare, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. In February 2026 he entered the Republican primary for Governor of Georgia, positioning himself as a conservative outsider and self-funding major advertising to introduce himself to voters. He has also been publicly involved in foster-care related philanthropy and advocacy.

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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 1, 2026

Rick Jackson has advanced to the Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff after no candidate won a majority in the primary. He is now set to face Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the June 16 runoff, with early voting scheduled for June 8-12. Jackson has also drawn attention for a heavily financed campaign and an endorsement from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

apnews.com+31
Articles
ABAthens Banner-Herald5 days ago

Chris Carr endorses Rick Jackson in Georgia governor race 2026

Positive
ACAugusta Chronicle9 days ago

Which MAGA message will resonate in GA? Governor runoff race begins

Neutral
TGThe Gateway Pundit12 days ago

Dirty Brad Raffensperger Loses GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Peach Tree State Shellacking!

Positive
TNThe New York Times12 days ago

Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff

Positive

Polls

Georgia Republican Governor nominee?
Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
28.0%
23.0%
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+5.0
28.0%23.0%12.4%6.4%0.7%0.4%
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

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