Rick Jackson

Rick Jackson
Party Republican
Race Georgia Republican Governor runoff
Days to Election 13

About

Richard L. “Rick” Jackson is a Georgia businessman and philanthropist who founded and leads Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing and services company based in Alpharetta. He entered the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race as a Republican candidate, running as a political outsider and emphasizing his upbringing in foster care. His business career includes building Jackson Healthcare into a large multi-state healthcare workforce organization.

Rick Jackson — Current Races

PRIMARY
General Election June 16, 2026 View race details →

Latest Polls

JMC Analytics 600 voters surveyed · May 27
Other / Undecided
12%
Predict the Winner
Burt Jones Burt Jones 57%
vs
Rick Jackson Rick Jackson 43%
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InsiderAdvantage 800 voters surveyed · May 17
Quantus Insights 1,677 voters surveyed · May 2
Other / Undecided
26.4%

Latest News

Jun 1, 2026

Jones Blasts Jackson Over Empty Podium at Atlanta Debate

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones criticized Rick Jackson's absence at the June 1 Atlanta debate ahead of their June 16 Georgia GOP governor runoff.

May 31, 2026

Georgia GOP Runoffs Set for June 16 After Primary Deadlock

Georgia GOP voters face June 16 runoffs for governor (Jones vs Jackson) and Senate (Collins vs Dooley) after May 19 primary.

May 30, 2026

Jackson and Jones Head to June 16 Governor Runoff

Georgia's June 16 runoff pits Rick Jackson against Burt Jones for governor, plus Senate and lieutenant governor contests after May 19 primary.

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