A billionaire health care executive just jumped into Georgia’s governor’s race. Here’s who Rick Jackson is, and why his entry ...

Georgia businessman Rick Jackson is entering the race for governor, pitching himself as a conservative outsider shaped by hardship who says his life story proves results matter more than politics.

Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson joined a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to become the Peach State’s next governor. Jackson launched his campaign on Friday after teasing the bid with ...