Rick Jackson defeats Burt Jones to win Georgia GOP gubernatorial nomination, CBS News projects

TL;DR

Rick Jackson won the Republican runoff for Georgia governor, as projected by CBS News.
He defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a highly contested primary race.
Jackson, a self-described conservative outsider and healthcare executive, self-funded his campaign significantly.
His campaign narrative focused on his personal story of growing up in poverty and overcoming adversity.
The race was marked by legal challenges, including lawsuits filed by Jackson against Jones.
Both candidates shared similar policy stances on issues like tax cuts and law enforcement.
Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election.

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