Rick Jackson
Background
- Holds no public office. His campaign calls him a businessman, philanthropist and “conservative outsider”. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- He grew up in foster care, living in five foster homes, his campaign says. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- His campaign says his businesses bring in over $3 billion a year. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- His campaign says he helped pass a law that helps former foster youth pay for college. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- He won the Republican runoff on June 16, 2026, with 52.6 percent of the vote. Georgia Secretary of State
What they say they want to do
- Freeze property taxes, cut the state income tax in half within four years, end state taxes on tips and energy, and pause the gas tax when fuel prices spike. Jackson for Governor, Inc., Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- Expand Medicaid to low-income working adults under a Georgia-designed plan. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- Raise teacher pay, lead on childhood literacy, and freeze tuition, room and board at public colleges and technical schools. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- Tie public assistance to work or job training for adults who can work. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
- Enact term limits and “the strongest ethics laws in America”. Jackson for Governor, Inc.
What the official record shows
He has never held public office, so there are no votes or official acts to list. His campaign calls him an outsider, not a career politician. Jackson for Governor, Inc., Jackson for Governor, Inc.
Campaign money from other committees, by type
Governor candidates file with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. We have not added those filings yet. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission
Source: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission