Billionaire Rick Jackson Leverages Foster Care Roots in Georgia Gubernatorial Bid
Rick Jackson, a self-made healthcare billionaire, is running for governor of Georgia and will appear with Donald Trump at a Perry rally.
Jackson, 72, grew up in foster homes and built his fortune in the health sector before entering the race as a Republican hopeful. He is investing his own money and personal story to appeal to working-class voters. The campaign will join President Donald Trump at a Saturday evening rally in Perry, Georgia. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms questions whether Jackson’s softer conservatism can match Trump’s style.
Why it matters
The race could reshape Georgia’s political landscape and highlights the role of personal wealth in elections.
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