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Kemp backs Burt Jones in race to be Georgia’s next governor
Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, two days before the election. Jones led the May primary with 38% of votes, while Rick Jackson secured 33%. The winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. Kemp's endorsement followed polling showing Jones trailing Jackson, with recent endorsements from figures like Donald Trump also influencing the race.
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