Rick Jackson, founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare, has declared his candidacy for Governor of Georgia in a campaign announcement that includes promises to cut state income taxes, freeze property taxes, and ban diversity initiatives.
In a Facebook post announcing his bid, Jackson stated: “They called me white trash. I grew up in the projects, then was passed around to 5 foster homes. Learned to work hard, trusted in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, started a family, and founded a business. Today I employ thousands of Georgians, taking care of people and protecting America’s antibiotic supply. I’m running for Governor now to deliver the results that do-nothing politicians never will.”
Jackson’s campaign video highlights his claimed achievements, including “saving the last antibiotics producer in America from bankruptcy,” increasing production, and sacrificing millions to save American lives. The ad also notes that during the COVID pandemic, Jackson was called upon by Georgia’s governor for medical personnel and delivered assistance to the state before sending help to New York.
Jackson pledged to “make Georgia number one in the nation for criminal deportations” and “ban DEI insanity and criminalize reverse discrimination.” He further vowed to cut the state income tax in half and freeze property taxes, stating he would not run again if these goals were not achieved.
The candidate revealed that he donated a million dollars to Donald Trump’s campaign because of Trump’s success. Jackson’s campaign claims his businesses operate across all 50 states, serve more than 20 million patients annually, generate over $3 billion in annual revenue, and play a role in protecting the nation’s antibiotic supply.
Jackson enters the Republican primary race with just months before the election, joining three prominent candidates who have been running since 2025. His campaign has already spent more than $950,000 on advertisements this week.
Jackson’s team states that if elected, he would “cut taxes, lower costs, secure the state, and make government work for the people.” The candidate also reported a campaign budget of over $40 million.
The announcement marks a significant shift in Georgia’s political landscape as Jackson, who moved through 13 schools while in foster care before taking a straight-commission sales job after he could no longer afford college, now seeks to become governor.