Debbie Dooley

Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election continue to influence Georgia politics, particularly in upcoming GOP runoffs for governor, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Trump-aligned candidates who echo election fraud conspiracy theories are winning Republican primary votes, though some conservatives worry this strategy could backfire in general elections.

Rick Jackson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia, faces accusations of lying about hiring undocumented immigrants after contradictory statements during a debate and a sworn deposition. Critics cite a worker's compensation lawsuit revealing he paid at least one undocumented landscaper, with opponents labeling him a 'fraud' and accusing him of hypocrisy.

Rick Jackson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia, faces accusations of lying about hiring undocumented immigrants after contradictory statements during a debate and a sworn deposition. Critics highlight his admission in a worker's compensation case that he did not use mandatory I-9 forms to verify employment eligibility for laborers at his properties.