Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson are competing in the state's Republican gubernatorial runoff election to succeed term-limited Governor Brian Kemp.

Jones received support from former President Donald Trump, who participated in a tele-rally for the lieutenant governor on Tuesday night ahead of the runoff vote. The endorsement represents Trump's continued involvement in Georgia Republican politics.

Jackson, who has invested significant personal wealth into his gubernatorial campaign, faces scrutiny over his business dealings with federal tax authorities. The Internal Revenue Service has questioned tax benefits Jackson received from his low-budget film production ventures, raising questions about how those projects generated substantial tax advantages.

Both candidates are seeking to differentiate themselves to Republican voters as they compete to lead Georgia's executive branch. The runoff election follows a primary contest where neither candidate secured the required majority to win outright.

The race will determine who leads the Republican ticket in the general election for governor of Georgia, a key battleground state that has drawn significant national political attention in recent election cycles.