ToplineFormer Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones (R) announced Monday he's dropping out of the race for Georgia governor, saying he will instead run for Congress, after former President Donald Trump reportedly offered to endorse Jones if he abandoned his bid for governor. Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones (R) attends Victory Rally by the Republican National Committee in ... [+] Dalton, Georgia, on January 4, 2021. Brian Kemp (R). A Quinnipiac University poll last month found Kemp with a seven percentage point lead over Perdue, while Jones ran third with 10% support. Further ReadingTrump-Chosen Perdue Enters Georgia Race—And The War Of Words Begins (Forbes)Trump meddles in Georgia race to get candidate to back his 2020 falsehoods (CNN)Vernon Jones Staying In Georgia Governor’s Race—But Trump Wants Him To Drop Out (Forbes)75% Of Georgia Voters Aren't ‘Very Confident’ 2022 Election Will Be Fair, Poll Suggests (Forbes)

Source: Forbes February 08, 2022 04:07 UTC