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2026 Georgia Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Contest: Governor - Rep
Candidate: Rick Jackson
Party: Republican
Votes: 373543
Result: highest vote total in the published runoff results, which the source currently labels unofficial
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Rick Jackson is a Georgia businessman, philanthropist, and conservative outsider running for Governor because he believes results matter more than rhetoric — and Georgia’s future depends on action, not talk.
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Rick’s story didn’t start with privilege or connections. He grew up in foster care, moved through five foster homes and thirteen schools, and spent time living in the Techwood Homes projects in Atlanta. He never knew his father and was raised by a mother struggling with alcoholism. From an early age, Rick learned that nothing would be handed to him — and that survival required resilience, responsibility, and hard work.
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Rick’s story didn’t start with privilege or connections. He grew up in foster care, moved through five foster homes and thirteen schools, and spent time living in the Techwood Homes projects in Atlanta. He never knew his father and was raised by a mother struggling with alcoholism. From an early age, Rick learned that nothing would be handed to him — and that survival required resilience, responsibility, and hard work.
And because Rick grew up in foster care, he fought the political system to deliver real change for children without a voice. Working with leaders across Georgia, he helped pass legislation that now allows former foster youth to attend college tuition-free — at zero new cost to taxpayers — giving hundreds of young people a real chance to break the cycle of dependency and poverty.
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And because Rick grew up in foster care, he fought the political system to deliver real change for children without a voice. Working with leaders across Georgia, he helped pass legislation that now allows former foster youth to attend college tuition-free — at zero new cost to taxpayers — giving hundreds of young people a real chance to break the cycle of dependency and poverty.
Rick Jackson grew up in 5 foster homes and knows what it’s like to have to fight your way to success. That’s why he’s made supporting foster children a major cause of his life – and will continue to do so as governor.
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Rick Jackson grew up in 5 foster homes and knows what it’s like to have to fight your way to success. That’s why he’s made supporting foster children a major cause of his life – and will continue to do so as governor.
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When China threatened to cut off antibiotic supplies during trade negotiations with President Trump, Rick stepped in and saved the last major antibiotic manufacturer in America — increasing production and sacrificing millions to ensure American lives came before profits.
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When China threatened to cut off antibiotic supplies during trade negotiations with President Trump, Rick stepped in and saved the last major antibiotic manufacturer in America — increasing production and sacrificing millions to ensure American lives came before profits.
Georgia families are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more. Rent costs more. College costs more. Property taxes are out of control. Politicians talk about affordability, but talk never paid a bill. Rick Jackson will take real action to make Georgia more affordable.
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Georgia families are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more. Rent costs more. College costs more. Property taxes are out of control. Politicians talk about affordability, but talk never paid a bill. Rick Jackson will take real action to make Georgia more affordable.
He believes Georgia needs an outsider — not a career politician — who will cut taxes, lower costs, secure the state, and make government work for the people. As Governor, Rick will fight to make Georgia the most affordable state in America by freezing property taxes, cutting the state income tax, eliminating wasteful spending, and raising standards in government and education.
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He believes Georgia needs an outsider — not a career politician — who will cut taxes, lower costs, secure the state, and make government work for the people. As Governor, Rick will fight to make Georgia the most affordable state in America by freezing property taxes, cutting the state income tax, eliminating wasteful spending, and raising standards in government and education.
Enact term limits for all politicians
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Enact term limits for all politicians
Rick Jackson will restore common sense and parental authority in Georgia classrooms.
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Rick Jackson will restore common sense and parental authority in Georgia classrooms.
Prohibit DEI programs in state government, public universities, and classrooms
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Prohibit DEI programs in state government, public universities, and classrooms
Ensure taxpayer dollars never fund political activism
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Ensure taxpayer dollars never fund political activism
Strengthen Georgia’s Parents’ Bill of Rights
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Strengthen Georgia’s Parents’ Bill of Rights
Ban ideological indoctrination in schools
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Ban ideological indoctrination in schools
Ensure boys do not compete in girls’ sports or use girls’ bathrooms or locker rooms
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Ensure boys do not compete in girls’ sports or use girls’ bathrooms or locker rooms
Rick Jackson grew up in places where law enforcement was the difference between safety and chaos, and where law enforcement was treated with respect. He knows if you listen to and respect the police, you won’t get hurt. He will always stand with those who protect our communities.
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Rick Jackson grew up in places where law enforcement was the difference between safety and chaos, and where law enforcement was treated with respect. He knows if you listen to and respect the police, you won’t get hurt. He will always stand with those who protect our communities.
Fully support law enforcement with resources, training, and respect
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Fully support law enforcement with resources, training, and respect
Ban revolving-door justice
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Ban revolving-door justice
Rick Jackson will work with President Trump to protect Georgians from the consequences of Washington’s failures.
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Rick Jackson will work with President Trump to protect Georgians from the consequences of Washington’s failures.
Expand job training and vocational pathways
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Expand job training and vocational pathways
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