Rick Jackson

RepublicanGeorgia Governor

HometownAtlanta, GA

ElectionNovember 3, 2026

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About

Atlanta-area businessman and self-funding political outsider who won the June 16, 2026 Republican primary runoff — defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones — to become the GOP nominee for governor. Jackson is the founder and CEO of a regional staffing company and is running as a reform candidate focused on cutting government waste and making Georgia more affordable. He has no prior elected office experience and faces Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms on November 3.

Key Issues

Economic GrowthGovernment ReformHealthcare CostsEducation

Where They Stand

Economy

Pro-business reform

Proposes streamlining state permitting, cutting business regulations, and attracting new investment to rural Georgia.

Healthcare

Lower costs

Supports expanding healthcare access in rural areas and increasing price transparency for medical services.

Government

Reduce waste

Pledges a comprehensive audit of state agencies and elimination of redundant programs.

Experience

Republican Nominee for Governor (2026)

Founder & CEO, staffing company (Atlanta area)

Business leader and entrepreneur

First-time candidate for public office

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About this race

Open seat — Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms faces Republican Rick Jackson, who won the June 16, 2026 GOP primary runoff, on November 3.

Election dayNovember 3, 2026

Race typeGeneral Election

Registration endsOctober 5, 2026

Early voting startsOctober 12, 2026

Early voting endsOctober 30, 2026

Also in this race

1 other candidate

Keisha Lance Bottoms

Democrat

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