Rick Jackson outlines economic plan ahead of Election Day
Jackson pledges to cut Georgia income tax at Forsyth rally
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson held a final campaign rally in Forsyth County, pledging to freeze property taxes and cut Georgia income taxes in half as he and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms make their closing pitch to voters.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson rallied dozens of supporters in Forsyth County on Sunday night, making a final push before voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
What we know:
Dozens of voters gathered in Cumming to support the Republican nominee, hoping to see him elected to lead the state.
Jackson took the stage surrounded by his wife and son, who both delivered remarks to the crowd.
Several Georgia Republican leaders also addressed the audience as the general election enters its concluding hours.
Supporter Scott Ridling shared his enthusiasm during the rally, stating, "We're just hopeful that he can turn out a win."
The healthcare executive and political newcomer built his platform around economic relief, promising to cut the state income tax in half and freeze property taxes across Georgia.
Addressing his supporters, Jackson pledged broad changes for working families.
"We will build on the things that brought opportunity here and get after the challenges still holding families back," Jackson said.
GOP nominee Rick Jackson holds final rally before election
Republican nominee Rick Jackson held his final campaign rally two days before Election Day, backed by former Gov. Sonny Perdue and other GOP candidates.
The other side:
Jackson faces Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, who centered her campaign platform on affordability, healthcare access and housing.
Both candidates present sharply contrasting approaches to Georgia's economy and cost of living as they compete to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.
Jackson directly criticized his Democratic opponent's record during his speech in Cumming.
"She had a chance to lead. She had to show a chance to show what she does when people are counting on her, and we saw it. We can't let her do to Georgia what she did to Atlanta because there is one simple truth. She cannot campaign her way around; bad mayors don't make good governors," Jackson said.
What's next:
Jackson launches a statewide get-out-the-vote tour on Monday, according to campaign officials. The tour features scheduled stops in Canton, Perry, Albany, Savannah and Augusta.
On Tuesday night, Jackson is scheduled to join campaign supporters in Sandy Springs to watch the election results.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Annie Mapp, who attended and reported live from the rally, as well as campaign announcements from the Rick Jackson campaign.