Republican billionaire Rick Jackson campaigns for Georgia governor

Republican billionaire Rick Jackson has announced his bid to become governor of Georgia, positioning himself as a champion for working‑class voters.

Jackson, 72, is a healthcare magnate who founded Jackson Healthcare, a company that supplies contract nurses and other staff to hospitals. He says his personal history of growing up in foster care and experiencing poverty informs his political agenda.

During a recent debate, Jackson disclosed that his father left when he was nine months old and that he lived in five foster homes, attended 13 schools and had seven stepfathers before the age of 12. He left college at 21 to start his first business, later building the multi‑billion‑dollar healthcare firm.

The candidate has already spent nearly €200 million of his own money on the campaign, making him one of the most heavily self‑funded candidates in U.S. election history. He describes his fortune as “God’s money” and says his aim is to help the state’s 11 million residents avoid hardship.

Jackson plans to appear with former President Donald Trump at a rally in Perry on Saturday, marking his second joint appearance as the November 3 election approaches. His Democratic opponent, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, has challenged his claims of altruism.

While aligning with Trump on immigration and promising strict deportation policies, Jackson says he will adopt a “Southern tone” and focus on business‑driven solutions for Georgia.

Source: ABC News. Photo: Andrew Patrick Photo / Pexels.