Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, whose unsuccessful run for governor ended last week when he finished fourth in the Republican primary, has endorsed wealthy healthcare executive Rick Jackson.
Jackson, who received about 33% of the vote, will face Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who came in first place with about 38% of the vote, in a June 16 runoff. The winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
In a social media post, Carr said that Jackson “will build on Brian Kemp’s legacy.” Kemp, who is term-limited and finishing his final year in office, has not endorsed a candidate in the race.
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