Rick Jackson

Recent media appearances

• DebateOct 6, 2026From grocery taxes to Flock cameras: Biggest moments in Georgia governor debateAtlanta News First

Top articles

1. Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionRick Jackson drops lawsuits against Burt Jones as he seeks rival's endorsementSep 22, 2026
2. WJCLRick Jackson campaigns in Savannah, highlights tax cuts and education reformAug 30, 2026
3. WJCLGeorgia GOP tensions linger as Burt Jones declines to endorse Rick Jackson in governor's raceAug 27, 2026
4. WTOCRunoff shockwave: Rick Jackson lands the Kemp-Deal-Perdue triple endorsementJun 18, 2026

Overview

Rick Jackson is a billionaire health care executive who entered the Republican race for governor of Georgia in February 2026 and spent $108 million of his own money on his campaign. ajc.com

He defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the June Republican runoff, was then endorsed by Gov. Brian Kemp and former Govs. Nathan Deal and Sonny Perdue, and ran against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. wtoc.com ajc.com

Platform

• Says he will cut Georgia's income tax in the first half of his term or will not run again.wjcl.com atlantanewsfirst.com
• Says he would expand health coverage without losing the state's federal funds and provide price-transparency tools.atlantanewsfirst.com
• Says data centers should be approved only with local community approval, strict EPA standards and discounted utility bills for nearby residents.atlantanewsfirst.com
• Proposes introducing engineering and technical education earlier in schools and reducing administrative burdens on teachers.atlantanewsfirst.com
• Proposes a veterans concierge desk in the governor's office.atlantanewsfirst.com