How giving $1M to Trump's team made him a top contender for Georgia governor
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By Alex Isenstadt
Published on March 17, 2026.
Billionaire Rick Jackson, a former health care executive, has emerged as a strong contender for the Georgia governor after filing for the last minute despite another Republican having been endorsed by President Trump. Jackson made a significant contribution to the pro-Trump MAGA Inc. super PAC on Dec. 10, eight weeks before launching his campaign. The move could potentially influence the endorsement of another Republican in the race, Lt. Burt Jones, who helped Trump's unsuccessful bid to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. Jackson's team denies allegations that Jackson is trying to buy Trump's support. So far, Jackson's cash hasn't significantly impacted the support of Jones.
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