Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 17, 2026 —

Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Georgia Governor Primary Runoff

In a notable outcome for Georgia’s Republican Party, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who had secured an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, was defeated in the gubernatorial primary runoff. Healthcare executive Rick Jackson emerged victorious in the contest.

The race represents a significant development in which a candidate favored by the former president did not succeed in a major statewide election. Further details regarding the specific margin of victory or Jackson’s platform were not provided in the summary.

The outcome of this runoff is being viewed as a notable event within the state’s political landscape, particularly concerning the influence of endorsements in primary elections.

Story summarized from the original created by Julia Mueller,Caroline Vakil on thehill.com, see more information here.

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