2026 gubernatorial election
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Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) has endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor, calling him an "incredible candidate." The race remains highly competitive, and candidates are seeking every possible advantage, including endorsements from prominent figures. In his endorsement, Rep. Clyde called the Lt. Governor an "incredible candidate" and praised him for having a "solid conservative […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet and greet with Georgia voters as he journeys to the governorship. The event took place in the City of Newnan and was hosted by the Redneck Gourmet, a famous restaurant known throughout Georgia. The outsider candidate arrived in his […]
As Georgia enters into the second week of its gas tax suspension, Attorney General Chris Carr is warning businesses that any failure to comply will result in an investigation and potential prosecution. In a statement, AG Carr commended Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and the General Assembly, calling the suspension a ‘critical measure.’ He reiterated his warning […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is campaigning as a conservative that will fight “woke” excesses, however, his company is looking to hire a doctor to assist on “facial feminization surgery for transgender patients.” Jackson has been under attack from Lt. Governor Burt Jones for his company’s ties to transgender procedures. Jackson owns Lucum Tenens, which […]
Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]
ATLANTA, GA — By a unanimous vote count of 46 to 0, the Georgia Senate last week voted to “pass by substitute” HB 1374, the legislative measure that will close a significant loophole in the state's procurement process that has allowed vendors to avoid competitive bidding on state contracts worth hundreds of thousands — and […]
Rick Jackson Ahead of Burt Jones in GOP Primary for Georgia Governor At the beginning of Georgia's gubernatorial race, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was the favorite for the Republican Party's nomination, but a new poll shows that voters could be siding with Rick Jackson. Lt. Governor Jones received Trump's endorsement for Georgia's commander in August. However, […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) has come out in full support of the Georgia House of Representatives and their passage of Senate Bill (SB) 523 with a unanimous, bipartisan vote tackling antisemitism. Earlier this morning, the Lt. Governor was joined at the Capitol by former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer to discuss […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced that Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters to Cobb County, adding 500 new jobs over the next several years. Gov. Kemp attributed this development to Georgia’s reputation as the Number 1 state for business in the country, expressing excitement for Cobb County, which will receive the […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) is praising the State Senate’s passage of House Bill (HB) 1000, a bill that now heads to Governor Brian Kemp's (R-GA) desk. Lt. Gov. Jones praised the Senate for collaborating with his initiative to cut income taxes yearly. He thanked the Governor and House Speaker for their contributions as well. […]
At the beginning of Georgia's gubernatorial race, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was the favorite for the Republican Party's nomination, but a new poll shows that voters could be siding with Rick Jackson. Lt. Governor Jones received Trump's endorsement for Georgia's commander in August. However, a new poll conducted by JMC Analytics and Polling on […]
The Race for Governor Escalates Between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race, alleging connections to Planned Parenthood and gender-affirming procedures. In response to these claims, the Jackson campaign released a new video advertisement featuring the Lt. Governor […]
Georgia’s gubernatorial race between the two leading candidates -- billionaire outsider Rick Jackson and Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) -- has quickly escalated after the release of new campaign ads targeting each other's reputations. Just yesterday, the Lt. Governor published two new ads, alleging that Jackson’s healthcare company had been involved in the staffing and recruiting […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race. The attacks come after Jackson’s recent surge in popularity as the political outsider candidate. New polls place him as leading the gubernatorial race. The attacks initially came in the form of campaign statements […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. officially decided to move its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, opting to relocate out of California following roughly 50 years of operation in the state. In a statement, Gov. Kemp expressed pride in fostering Georgia’s relationship with Yamaha and securing this new arrangement. He […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor in 2026. The two Republican leaders met at the Fayette County Republican Party breakfast gathering over the weekend, where the Representative discussed their shared history of support. In Rep. Jack’s statement, he noted that Lt. Gov. Jones was the first Georgia elected […]
The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill (HB) 880, which aims to reduce the Georgia income tax rate from 4.99 percent to 3.99 percent by 0.10 percent annually, saving Georgia taxpayers an estimated $6 billion. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) expressed pride in the House for delivering meaningful reform in Georgia. He described […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit obtained a new indictment charging Douglas County man, Michael Justin Williams, with a pattern of forgery targeting RaceTrac Inc., Family Dollar Stores, Inc., and The Parker Holding Company, LLC (Parker’s Kitchen). In a recent comment on this investigation, AG Carr discussed the rising […]

