THE FUZZY PEACH—7.31.2026—Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign—Bottoms Criticizes Jackson Supporters—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—7.31.2026—Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign—Bottoms Criticizes Jackson Supporters—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
July 31, 2026

Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race

The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia.

This purchase follows up on the massive primary expenditure in which Rick Jackson contributed $108 million of his own funds towards securing the Republican nomination.

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Garrison Douglas, Rick Jackson for Georgia Spokesman on the New Ad Campaign: “Rick Jackson has spent this campaign showing up in places candidates usually skip, and this buy makes sure all 11 million Georgians hear the same thing the people in those rooms have heard, which is that he is running to fight for them.”

Keisha Lance Bottoms on Rick Jackson's Spending: “I’m not mad about his money. But I am mad about the way that he is manipulating the narrative with his money. And for everybody who is taking money from him, God bless you. A good friend of mine who's probably in his room often reminds me: If you can be bought, you can be sold.”

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) on his Visit with the Hungarian Ambassador: “Ambassador Takács' visit is a special moment in Haralson County's rich history, and I am grateful for the incredible support the Haralson County Historical Society, the Hungarian Community Church of Georgia, and the community provided to facilitate this meaningful event.”

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Rich McCormick Joins Marsha Blackburn to Lead the Ban Birth Tourism Act -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) is introducing the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026.

Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Says Georgians Who Support Rick Jackson Can Be 'Bought and Sold' -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms told an Atlanta audience that Georgians who support Rick Jackson can be “bought and sold.”

State Leaders Announce Key Appointments to New Election Equipment Committee -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced today key appointments to the newly established Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee.

Brian Jack Welcomes Hungarian Ambassador to Haralson County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador’s farewell tour to the United States.

Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Increase Access to STI Testing -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY),  recently introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain sexually transmitted disease tests free of charge.

Jon Ossoff Pressures Trump Admin to Release HIV Prevention Funding to CDC -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds.

The Home Depot Exception: Inside Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Boycott Blindspot -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor, has historically supported the effort to boycott businesses not aligned with her politics. The only time she didn’t support this effort, however, was when she was personally connected to the affected business.

Socialist Elizabeth Warren Campaigns for Jon Ossoff in Georgia -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is campaigning for Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia as part of an effort by Democrats to gain a majority in the Senate.

James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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