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NBC accurately projects Jackson victory in Georgia GOP governor primary

Jun 16, 2026

NBC News projects Rick Jackson's win in the Republican runoff primary for Georgia governor against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Jackson, a self-funding businessman who entered late, advances to face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. The segment details Jones's alignment with Trump post-2020 and contrasts it with other Georgia Republican leaders who resisted Trump's election challenges.

▶ Source: NBC News

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CBS reports Georgia GOP Senate, governor runoffs amid Trump endorsements

Jun 16, 2026

CBS News covers primary elections and runoffs in California, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and DC on June 16, 2026. Focus is on Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff between Rep. Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, and governor runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson. Correspondent Skyler Henry details Trump’s late endorsement of Collins (with jab at Dooley), Jones’s endorsements from Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp, Jackson’s backing from Sens. Cruz and Scott, and heavy self-funding; notes rainy weather may affect turnout.

▶ Source: CBS News