Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead in the Republican primary for Georgia governor, which is scheduled for May 19, reflecting his late February entry as a self-funded healthcare executive and record ad spending that has shifted voter attention away from earlier frontrunners. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, backed by an endorsement from former President Trump, has countered with his legislative record and Senate leadership but trails in recent polls showing the two candidates separated by just a few points amid heavy negative advertising and debate clashes. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr remain distant in polling and fundraising, limiting their paths to a runoff. Traders appear to weigh Jackson's financial advantage and polling momentum against Jones' institutional support, with the outcome set to resolve after tomorrow's primary.