Rick Jackson Defeats Trump- And Kemp-Endorsed Burt Jones In Georgia GOP Governor Runoff

Billionaire and former healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff. Despite receiving endorsements from President Donald Trump and Governor Brian Kemp, Jones lost the race. According to the Associated Press, Jackson secured 52.8% of the vote compared to Jones' 47.3% with 85% of ballots counted. This result represents a significant blow to Trump's primary scorecard as Jackson moves forward to the general election.