Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead in trader consensus for the Republican nomination in Georgia’s May 19 primary, driven by his late-February entry as a self-funded healthcare executive who has spent more than $50 million on ads to establish name recognition and promote an income-tax-cut platform. Polling in the final weeks shows him statistically tied or slightly ahead of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who carries President Trump’s endorsement but has faced heavy negative advertising from Jackson’s campaign. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr trail far behind, reflecting limited momentum among primary voters focused on the top two contenders. The race remains fluid with a sizable undecided share and only days left before ballots close, leaving room for last-minute shifts from turnout or debate performance.