Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead in trader consensus for the May 19 Republican primary, reflecting his record self-funding as a late-entrant healthcare executive that has erased Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ earlier advantage and fueled an unprecedented ad war exceeding $100 million. Recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution polling shows the two in a statistical tie with roughly 30 percent of likely GOP voters undecided, underscoring how Jackson’s outsider messaging and business-focused platform have narrowed the gap with Jones, who benefits from President Trump’s endorsement and his Senate leadership record. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger trails far behind at single digits, as the primary has narrowed to a head-to-head clash between the top two spenders. Early voting is underway, and any late endorsements or turnout shifts among undecided conservatives could still push the contest toward a runoff if neither reaches a majority.