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Georgia Governor Race: Can $120 Million Buy an Election?

Georgia Governor Race: Can $120 Million Buy an Election?

Atlanta, Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
A billionaire’s unprecedented $120 million gamble faces off against a seasoned politician in Georgia’s deadlocked governor runoff. Rick Jackson’s record-breaking spending has reshaped the race, but history shows money alone rarely wins votes. With economic policies for Georgia’s $750 billion economy hanging in the balance, this runoff could redefine Southern politics—and test whether personal fortune can outmuscle political experience.