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Burt Jones Officially Launches 2026 Georgia Governor’s Campaign

His campaign underscores his Trump alliance with a push to repeal the state income tax.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024; Savannah, Georgia; Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones offers remarks before former president Donald Trump delivered remakes during his first campaign event in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday September 24, 2024.
FILE - Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Overview

  • On July 8, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones formally launched his bid for governor, highlighting his ties to President Trump.
  • He pledged to eliminate the state income tax, seek the death penalty for fentanyl traffickers, and uphold the ban on transgender girls in school sports.
  • Jones’s leadership committee allows him to raise unlimited donations during legislative sessions, giving him a significant early fundraising edge.
  • He joins Attorney General Chris Carr in a GOP primary that could also feature Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
  • Several Democrats have already declared their candidacies, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and state Rep. Derrick Jackson.