2026 gubernatorial election

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The Rick Jackson campaign is releasing three new television ads. The first two, “Took Off” and “Sweet,” focus on Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record of using her public office to enrich herself and those around her. The third, a 60-second ad called “Strength,” expands on Rick Jackson’s life story. All three ads will begin airing statewide today. […]
The Rick Jackson for Georgia Campaign recently announced that over 100 local Sheriffs have endorsed Rick Jackson for Governor. This announcement comes one week after the Republican candidate received endorsements from Democratic Sheriffs in Lowndes and Dooly Counties. What does this mean for the Jackson Campaign? Jackson is currently positioning himself as the “law and […]
New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which […]
In June, Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms challenged Republican opponent Rick Jackson to a town hall-style debate. On July 10, Jackson accepted the offer, specifically Gray TV’s statewide debate where Georgia voters would have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions directly. Over 40 days later, Bottoms still has not publicly accepted […]
Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk and Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy announced today that they are endorsing Republican candidate Rick Jackson for Governor of Georgia. What do these endorsements mean for the Jackson Campaign? Since these endorsements come from Democratic figures, they lend credibility to Jackson’s bipartisan positioning. The endorsements also cast doubt on Keisha […]
Rick Scott, Tyler J Harper Endorse Mike Collins for U.S. Senate Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate. Rep. Collins thanked both figures for their support and pledged to continue working alongside them as a U.S. Senator. Send […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was joined by Georgia Black business owners and leaders today to announce the Legacy Corridor Initiative as part of his Opportunity Agenda. This initiative will create a new state Legacy Corridor consisting of six of Georgia's historic commercial districts. It will also connect entrepreneurs on those streets to capital, contracts, […]
The Democratic candidate for Georgia’s governor race, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has a long history of missing important deadlines. After recently failing to submit her campaign finance report, new details emerged about a federal tax lien for unpaid taxes. How much did Keisha Lance Bottoms' family owe in taxes? In 2021, Bottoms’ husband, Derek Bottoms, was […]
The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released "Survived," a new and rare sixty-second television ad airing statewide starting today. The ad gives voters the fullest look yet at the life that shaped Rick Jackson before he built his business or entered the Georgia Governor’s race. What specifically does the ad discuss? The ad opens with […]
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 […]
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. When did this occur? In 2021, mass boycotts were called for Georgia businesses after […]
Days after amplifying the boycott of a Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant for welcoming Rick Jackson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms told an Atlanta audience that Georgians who support Rick Jackson can be “bought and sold.” Where and when did Bottoms make this statement? Yesterday, Bottoms hosted an event with The Gathering Spot, a private, […]
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. How does this purchase align with the campaign’s movement? The buy comes amid a summer of retail travel that […]
President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. President Trump first slammed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for being out of touch with Georgians and being far more aligned with congressional Democrats. The President […]
Toast on Lenox, a popular Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant, is now facing boycott calls for recently opening its doors to Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. His Democratic opponent, Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined these calls and warned small businesses from doing the same. How have Georgia Republicans responded? Georgia Republicans have not taken this lightly, with […]
Mike Collins and Rick Jackson Secure Republican Nominations for U.S. Senate and Governor Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), defeating Derek Dooley by a ten-point margin. Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face […]
State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-27) secured the Republican nomination to run for Lt. Governor of Georgia and will face off against the Democratic candidate, State Senator Josh McLaurin (D-14), in November. By how much did Sen. Dolezal win? Sen. Dolezal claimed victory after securing 54% of the vote, while Former State Senator John F. Kennedy […]
Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face off against Democratic Nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. By how much did Jackson claim victory? The outsider candidate defeated Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) in yesterday's runoff election, securing 53% of the vote. The Lt. Governor fell […]
