AUGUSTA, Ga – Today marks a pivotal moment for Georgia voters as they head to the polls to determine the candidates who will appear on the November ballot.
The primary runoff elections in Georgia are underway, featuring a variety of key races. Among the contests are crucial Republican match-ups for governor, U.S. Senate, and several other federal and state positions.
One of the most closely watched races is the Republican nomination for Governor. In this face-off, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones is competing against businessman Rick Jackson. Both candidates have been actively campaigning across Georgia to secure votes.
On June 15th, the final day before the runoff, Burt Jones rallied support alongside current Governor Brian Kemp, who has publicly endorsed him. Meanwhile, Rick Jackson made a strategic stop in Augusta, passionately presenting his vision for Georgia’s future.
“People need to be lifted up; they need to have hope again,” Jackson emphasized. “Young people need to have hope, and by getting a new voice in the governor’s office that cares for people who are struggling day to day, we can address issues of affordability.”
With an endorsement from current governor Brian Kemp, Jones speaks about how this shows he is the better candidate. “Governor Kemp is the most popular you know, politician, elected official in the state of Georgia and so yeah we’re definitely happy to have it. and I think this just proves whose real conservative in this race is. I’m the only one that has President Trump’s and Governor Kemp’s endorsements so, I’ll, I’ll take it.”, Jones said.
Polls across Georgia will be open today, June 16th from 7 A.M. until 7 P.M. To find out about polling locations and where to visit by district, you can visit here.
Photojournalist: Dania Alawir.