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Trump Endorses Burt Jones in Georgia's 2026 Governor Race
GEORGIA, AUG 12 – Trump endorsed Burt Jones to back a conservative ally in Georgia’s heated 2026 GOP primary where Jones has raised over $24 million amid legal challenges.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump endorsed Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones on Truth Social in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary.
- A conservative stalwart, Jones officially announced his candidacy last month, promising to eliminate Georgia's state income tax and succeed Governor Brian Kemp, whose relationship with Trump has frayed.
- While courting Trump's backing, Jones reported his leadership committee has more than $14 million available, funded by his personal fortune.
- Political analysts note Trump's backing could be pivotal in a state he carried in the 2024 election after narrowly losing in 2020.
- With the 2026 race accelerating, Republicans brace for a contentious primary scheduled for May 2026, followed by the November election.
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Trump Endorses Burt Jones in Georgia Gubernatorial Race
President Donald Trump has endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s gubernatorial race. Jones was the first member of the Georgia Assembly to endorse Trump for president in the 2016 race, and also supported him in 2020 and 2024. “He has been with us from the very beginning. I know his family well, and have seen Burt tested at the most difficult levels and times—He is a WARRIOR, a successful Businessman, former SEC Championship winning G…
Trump endorses Burt Jones to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia governor
President Donald Trump endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Monday to become the state’s next governor. Jones is challenging Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to win the Republican nomination for governor ahead of the 2026 election to replace term-limited…
Trump endorses Burt Jones to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia governor - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Monday to become the state’s next governor. Jones is challenging Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to win the Republican nomination for governor ahead of the 2026 election to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump’s backing could hand the lieutenant governor an added boost in a competitive state the president flipped red last November, and where Democrats hope to c…
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