Burt Jones
About
William Burton Jones is an American politician and businessman who has served as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Georgia since January 2023. A Republican, he previously represented Georgia State Senate District 25 from 2013 to 2023. He is associated with his family business, Jones Petroleum, and founded JP Capital & Insurance, Inc. He earned a B.S. in History from the University of Georgia and was a permanent team captain of the 2002 SEC Championship-winning Georgia Bulldogs football team.
Latest News
Jul 1, 2026 Burt Jones Withholds Endorsement of Rick Jackson Two Weeks After Runoff
Burt Jones has not endorsed Rick Jackson two weeks after losing the Georgia GOP governor runoff, leaving Senate Republicans divided.
Jun 20, 2026 Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones With Over $100 Million in Georgia
Rick Jackson defeats Burt Jones with over $100M in Georgia GOP runoff; Trump endorsements mixed in multi-state June 16 primaries including D.C....
Jun 17, 2026 Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones in Georgia GOP Runoff
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones in Georgia GOP governor runoff after spending over $100 million, setting up November matchup with Keisha Lance Bottoms.
