Carr backs businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia’s GOP runoff for governor

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 497

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, whose unsuccessful run for governor ended last week when he finished fourth in the Republican primary, has endorsed wealthy healthcare executive Rick Jackson.

Jackson, who received about 33% of the vote, will face Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who came in first place with about 38% of the vote, in a June 16 runoff. The winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

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