{"id":2420889,"date":"2025-04-07T18:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T22:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-legislative-wins-give-burt-jones-a-platform-for-gubernatorial-run\/"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T22:12:27","slug":"georgia-legislative-wins-give-burt-jones-a-platform-for-gubernatorial-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-legislative-wins-give-burt-jones-a-platform-for-gubernatorial-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia legislative wins give Burt Jones a platform for gubernatorial run"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorgia-legislative-wins-give-burt-jones-a-platform-for-gubernatorial-run%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2420889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses how Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-GA) is leveraging recent legislative successes to position himself for a gubernatorial campaign as governor Brian Kemp\u2019s term nears its conclusion. With a number of bills passed, including legislation that prohibits biological males from competing in women&#8217;s sports and initiatives aimed at expanding childcare tax credits, Jones is poised to appeal to Republican voters. His legislative achievements may bolster his candidacy and set him apart in a competitive race against potential rivals, including state Attorney General Chris Carr, who has also announced plans to run. The article notes the shifting political landscape in georgia, hinting at a tight race ahead but indicating that Jones could have the support of former President Trump due to his alignment with MAGA policies.Democratic challengers are also anticipated in the race.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Georgia legislative session wins give Burt Jones a platform to run for governor on<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2074415\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A pile of legislative wins could give Georgia Lt. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/burt-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Burt Jones<\/a> (R-GA) the resources he needs to fuel a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gubernatorial<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n<p>As Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/brian-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Brian Kemp<\/a>&rsquo;s (R-GA) second and final term draws to an end, Jones is among the GOP candidates expected to launch a bid to replace the Peach State&rsquo;s chief executive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3372965\/john-james-bid-michigan-governor\/\">John James announces bid for Michigan governor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3372735\/winsome-earle-sears-blasts-abigail-spanberger-virginia-gubernatorial-race-heats-up\/\">Earle-Sears blasts Spanberger as Virginia gubernatorial race heats up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3372635\/jon-ossoff-raises-11-million-one-quarter-senate-race\/\">Jon Ossoff raises $11 million in one quarter for Senate race<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>When Georgia&rsquo;s legislative session came to an end last week, state lawmakers pushed a stack of bills<a href=\"https:\/\/ltgov.georgia.gov\/press-releases\/2025-01-13\/lt-governor-burt-jones-announces-2025-legislative-priority-sb-1-no-boys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> backed by Jones<\/a> across the finish line, likely giving the lieutenant governor a boost with Republican voters should he throw his hat in the gubernatorial ring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks on Oct. 15, 2024, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of those bills was SB 1, which would ban biological males from participating in women&rsquo;s sports across Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Since I took office in 2023 as Lt. Governor, the Senate has led the way to make protections for females competing in athletics on any level a reality,&rdquo; Jones said in a celebratory <a href=\"https:\/\/ltgov.georgia.gov\/press-releases\/2025-03-31\/lt-governor-burt-jones-and-speaker-jon-burns-applaud-priority-final\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">statement<\/a> after Georgia&rsquo;s General Assembly passed the measure. &ldquo;I had the honor of joining President Trump earlier this year when he signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-introduces-bill-that-would-block-federal-funds-for-inherently-bigoted-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"Cruz Introduces Bill That Would Block Federal Funds For \u2018Inherently Bigoted\u2019 Critical ... Theory\">executive order ensuring<\/a> these protections on the federal level, and I am proud that Georgia is leading the way on this effort.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I look forward to standing with Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, and female athletes with their families around the state when the &lsquo;Riley Gaines Act of 2025&rsquo; is signed into law,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Jones also touted the final passage of HB 136, which creates a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of ... ...\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">child tax credit<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">expands child care tax programs<\/a>, issues state Attorney General Chris Carr, expected to be Jones&rsquo;s biggest rival in the governor race, also made a legislative priority.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This legislation will ensure that Georgia&rsquo;s workers have access to affordable and quality childcare, while encouraging more businesses to offer childcare,&rdquo; Jones<a href=\"https:\/\/ltgov.georgia.gov\/press-releases\/2025-04-04\/lt-governor-jones-priority-final-passage-child-tax-credit-and-childcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> said<\/a>. &ldquo;My priorities for this session have remained the same; supporting Georgia&rsquo;s educators, businesses who employ them, and parents who are entering or already in the workforce. I am proud that we achieved just that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another bill aimed at strengthening <a href=\"https:\/\/ltgov.georgia.gov\/press-releases\/2025-03-31\/lt-governor-burt-jones-and-speaker-jon-burns-applaud-final-passage-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">school safety<\/a> that Jones backed also passed the state legislature, with the legislative victory coming after Georgia was devastated by a school shooting last September that took four lives.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&rsquo;s 2026 gubernatorial race will likely be tight, although the state has experienced a shift to the right in recent years. After losing the state in 2020, President Donald Trump flipped the state red during the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is seen on Thursday, March 6, 2025, inside the state capitol in Atlanta. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the 2022 gubernatorial election, Kemp won 53.4%-45.9% against Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, widening his margin of victory compared to his 50.2%-48.8% win against Abrams in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Carr <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3238677\/georgia-attorney-general-chris-carr-announces-bid-governor-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announced in November<\/a> he would run for governor, setting himself up for a showdown with Jones, particularly over who can capture Trump&rsquo;s endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Carr pitted himself against MAGA when he ran a successful primary campaign against Trump-backed candidate John Gordon. But Carr has since cozied up to the president, including through filing court briefs defending Trump&rsquo;s decision to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, as he seeks to build conservative rapport in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I know that the Trump administration is going to be far better on the issues that I care about, which are jobs and the economy, safety and an immigration system that starts with defending the nation,&rdquo; Carr told the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/carrs-maga-gamble-the-republicans-high-stakes-strategy-to-satisfy-trumps-gop\/IN53T2PFAFBYFOOWLJM6KIID2I\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a><\/em>  last month.<\/p>\n<p>However, the tactics may not keep Trump from endorsing Jones, according to allies of the president.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3220326\/five-democrats-prime-position-face-party-2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FIVE DEMOCRATS IN PRIME POSITION TO BE FACE OF THE PARTY IN 2028<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chris Carr has zero appeal in MAGAworld,&rdquo; Bruce Levell, a Trump ally with ties to Georgia, told the outlet. &ldquo;Burt Jones is the highest-level MAGA candidate there is in Georgia. And if you&rsquo;re not aligned with Trump&rsquo;s strong conservative policies, there&rsquo;s no pathway to any higher office as a Republican in Georgia.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Potential Democratic contenders for the governor&rsquo;s seat include Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves, former DeKalb Chief Executive Michael Thurmond, and Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3364231\/lucy-mcbath-exploratory-committee-georgia-governors-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lucy McBath <\/a>(D-GA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2074415\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2074415\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burt Jones&#8217; legislative wins boost his gubernatorial campaign prospects<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2420890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jones-Georgia.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[53014,4977,4764],"class_list":["post-2420889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-burt-jones","tag-georgia","tag-gubernatorial"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jones-Georgia.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2420889"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2420893,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2420889\/revisions\/2420893"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2420890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2420889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2420889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2420889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}