Republican · Governor, Georgia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Healthcare executive.
Also running: Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
Data centers
As reported (not a direct quote): Said he wouldn't approve new construction without local community approval, environmental standards and a commitment that local power bills would be reduced.
Surveillance cameras
As reported (not a direct quote): Opposed a moratorium on new Flock cameras.
As Governor, Rick Jackson will
Freeze property taxes immediately to stop runaway assessments that price families out of their homes Cut the state income tax in half within 4 years Use technology and AI to eliminate wasteful spending and improve services Freeze tuition, room, and board at public colleges and technical schools
Taxes
As reported (not a direct quote): Promised to cut state income taxes, property taxes and taxes on certain utilities.
As Governor, Rick will
Recruit jobs to every corner of the state Support small businesses and entrepreneurs Make Georgia the #1 state for entrepreneurship in America Make rural Georgia a center for 21st Century jobs Stand with our farmers so Georgia Grown products can compete and win
Elections
I don't think that's necessary unless Gov. Kemp thinks it's necessary.
Rick Jackson is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
Only criminal charges, convictions, civil judgments, ethics findings, official censures and open official ethics investigations (House or Senate Ethics Committee, Office of Congressional Conduct, or a state ethics commission), from official records or at least two independent mainstream news outlets. An open investigation is not a finding. Civil suits without a judgment and complaints with no official investigation are not listed.
No records found in sources checked (as of Oct 21, 2026).
Checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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