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Burt Jones

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Burt Jones
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Burt Jones is the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, having assumed office in January 2023. A successful businessman and former State Senator for Georgia's 25th District, he also founded JP Capital & Insurance, Inc. Jones is a sixth-generation Georgian who previously played football for the University of Georgia.
Top Priorities
  • Lowering our state income tax to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgians
  • Creating a world-class education system in our state by empowering parents and teachers
  • Making our communities safer by standing with our law enforcement and cracking down on violent crime
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