Kemp backs Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff against Rick Jackson
TL;DR
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican governor runoff, describing Jones as a trusted ally as Jones competes with billionaire Rick Jackson for the GOP nomination; Kemp highlighted their joint record on economic policy and job creation, with election day Tuesday and heavy campaign advertising as the race heats up, and the winner set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
- Kemp endorses Jones, who faces rival Jackson in GOP runoff for governor WSB-TV
- Brian Kemp endorses Burt Jones in Georgia’s gubernatorial runoff Politico
- Trump made his pick in Georgia, but another candidate for governor is claiming the MAGA mantle NBC News
- Kemp, Trump flex their political muscles days ahead of Georgia’s runoffs Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Lance Bottom’s team responds to Kemp’s endorsement of Jones for governor WTOC
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