Billionaire Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed candidate in Georgia governor’s primary

Billionaire businessman Rick Jackson won the Republican primary runoff for governor in Georgia, defeating the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, Burt Jones. Jackson utilized over $100 million of his personal wealth to secure this victory. Simultaneously, the Republican primary for governor in Oklahoma is proceeding to a runoff. This contest features Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Trump-backed rival Mike Mazzei, who are competing to succeed the term-limited Governor Kevin Stitt.