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Updated · WJCL News Savannah · Jun 16Georgia Republicans Hold June 16 Governor Runoff Between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones
3 articles · Updated · WJCL News Savannah · Jun 16Summary
- June 16 voting is underway in Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial runoff, where Rick Jackson and Burt Jones are competing to become the party’s 2026 nominee.
- The winner of the Republican primary will advance to the Nov. 3 general election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- Georgia is electing a new governor in 2026, making the runoff the final step in deciding the GOP challenger for the statewide race.
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