Georgia Freedom Caucus candidates made a strong showing on Election Day
Press Release May 26, 2022
This election was a resounding mandate from the voters of Georgia that they are sick and tired of the same old campaign promises without action. They want elected representatives to do what they said they would do.
It comes as no surprise that tonight in the Peach State, every single incumbent Freedom Caucus Member won re-election. Furthermore, every first-time endorsed candidate either won their race or made it to the runoff.
We would like to congratulate State Senator Burt Jones on his victory in the Lieutenant Governor race.
We would also like to congratulate GFC Chairman Senator Greg Dolezal and GFC Secretary Representative Sheri Gilligan on their victories. Rep. Gilligan missed avoiding a runoff by just 27 votes. Joining them in reelection wins are Representatives Emory Dunahoo and Charlice Byrd.
In what is likely the biggest win of the night, Georgia Freedom Caucus founding member Representative David Clark was victorious in his reelection bid, beating the establishment darling and Republican Caucus Chairman Bonnie Rich for HD-100.
Other big wins include first time candidates Shawn Still (SD-48), Colton Moore (SD-53), Mitchell Horner (HD-03), and Jordan Ridley (HD-22).
We congratulate Jeff Jones (SD-03) and Noelle Kahaian (HD-117) on making it to the runoff in their races.
Top Republican Candidates will appear at RWFC event Tuesday
Featured Stories September 14, 2021
Dr. Rich McCormick
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Republican Women of Forsyth County will host a blockbuster political event Tuesday (Sept. 14) from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Polo Golf and Country Club in Cumming.
Featured guests include Dr. Rich McCormick, a decorated Marine helicopter pilot and emergency room physician, is a candidate for U.S. Congress, State Senator Burt Jones candidate for Lt. Governor, Secretary of State candidate David Bell Isle, and State Senator Tyler Harper, a candidate for Agriculture Commissioner.
As a veteran with over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy, he served in combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. As a Marine, he flew helicopters and taught at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College as the Marine Officer Instructor. In the Navy, Rich earned the rank of Commander and served as the Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Burt Jones
Jones has served as state senator in the 25th District since 2012 where he has worked to restore confidence and integrity in elections by working to pass the Election Integrity Act SB 202. He is a former UGA walk-on football player who was elected permanent team captain and who helped to lead the Dogs to the first SEC championship in 20 years.
Bell Isle is an attorney who was elected Mayor of Alpharetta in 2012 where he helped rebuild the city center and develop the city into what today is considered the “Technology City of the South.” He has served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Department of Economic Development and was elected Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party’s sixth district.
Tickets for the event are available for $10 for non-members.
Trump endorses Burt Jones for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
Election, Politics, Press Release September 2, 2021
JACKSON – Today, September 2, 2021, President Donald J. Trump endorsed conservative candidate Burt Jones for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.
Both Trump and Jones have shared and forwarded the endorsement to numerous media outlets. Jones’ campaign also attached a statement saying, “In 2016 and 2020, Burt served as President Trump’s campaign co-chair in Georgia, and he was the first elected official in Georgia to endorse the President. As President Trump’s endorsement proves, Burt is the only candidate in the race for Lieutenant Governor who will safeguard and advance the America First agenda, fight for election integrity, and deliver results for hardworking Georgians.”
Trump’s endorsement stated: “State Senator Burt Jones is a Conservative warrior running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. No on has fought harder for Election Integrity than Burt, and no state needs it more. A businessman and Patriot, Burt will always stand for America First, and will help bring back Energy Independence, a Stronger Border, Low Taxes, Great Education, and Safe Cities. He will also get to the bottom of the Nov. 3 Presidential Election Scam. Burt Jones has my Complete and Total Endorsement. He will not let the great people of Georgia down!”
In an email statement today, Burt Jones responded by saying, “I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump in my campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. I am the only person in my race who has had the President’s back from day one, and it’s an honor to have his full support. As Lieutenant Governor, I will work to advance the President’s America First agenda and continue to grow our economy, improve our schools, secure our elections, and keep Georgia safe. I look forward to traveling the state and meeting with the good people of Georgia as we work toward a big win in November 2022.”
State Senator Jones details his trip to Maricopa County
News, Politics June 10, 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga – Burt Jones (R – Jackson) just returned from a trip to Maricopa County, Arizona to inspect its ballot audit process.
Officials in Maricopa County invited Jones and State Senator Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta) to visit. They brought along with designated forensic auditors in the Fulton County lawsuit, which seeks to inspect 147,000 ballots. Maricopa County is in the middle of a 2 million ballot audit.
Jones called members of the Pennsylvania delegation who visited Arizona previously and they encouraged him to go and see the operation in person. Jones affirmed that the Arizona auditors were “very professional” and tight-lipped about any potential findings. The Maricopa County audit results will be presented at the end of the process.
The state senator, whom many expect to run for either governor or lt. governor, added that some of Arizona’s issues were “eerily similar to what we say in Fulton.”
The forensic auditors in attendance had an opportunity to ask questions of their Arizona peers and identify the best path forward if the lawsuit continues past June 21. In Georgia, Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero delayed the case after receiving a motion to dismiss.
An audit sanctioned by the General Assembly isn’t likely to manifest with many in the legislature preferring for the courts to sort out the matter.
Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office conducted three separate recounts that didn’t uncover any significant instances of fraud.
Jones admitted that even after the passage of SB 202 many Georgia Republicans are hesitant to return to the voting booth. He added it’s time to “change the perception.” He introduced two bills last session dealing with the Dominion Voting Machine system, but at this time, it’s unclear if Georgia will change systems before the 2022 election cycle. The state agreed to a $140 million contract over 10 years for the machines.
“Our people aren’t happy,” Jones said of the Republican base and the state shouldn’t “double down on a bad investment.” Additionally, soon counties will start paying for the maintenance of the Dominion machines. The state previously paid for upkeep, and it could cost counties an estimated $50,000.
Jones was stripped of his leadership positions in the Senate for his strong stance on investigating the 2020 election by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan.
Duncan has since decided to not seek reelection in 2022 while Jones received the new “Warrior Awards” from the State Republican Convention in Jekyll Island last week.