Key facts
- Rick Jackson expressed concern about Republican voter turnout in Georgia.
- Jackson cited economic frustrations and voter fatigue as reasons for his concern.
- Jackson admitted that anti-Republican sentiment could jeopardize his campaign.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson has expressed concerns about voter turnout, particularly in rural areas and among Republicans. Speaking in Rabun County, Jackson admitted that voters are feeling "anti-Republican" and that he is worried about his supporters "showing up." He later stated at an event in Gordon County that Republicans are dealing with a "generic environmental problem."
Patricia Murphy, a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, also noted concerns among local Republicans about voter fatigue in a key district. The Democratic Party of Georgia, through spokesperson Jake Strickland, criticized Jackson for aligning himself with Donald Trump and ignoring the economic realities faced by Georgians.