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Billionaire Rick Jackson Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s Race

Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.

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Billionaire Rick Jackson Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s RaceRick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.
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