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Jones, Jackson advance to Republican primary runoff in Georgia governor race

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Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones speaks during the This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer
Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones speaks during the This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer Alyssa Pointer Reuters

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a primary runoff in the Republican Party's race to be candidate for governor of the U.S. state of Georgia in November's election, media reported on Tuesday.

They are hoping to take over from Brian Kemp, a Republican blocked from running again by term limits.

(Reporting by Costas Pitas;)

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM.

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