Amidst a heated political landscape in Georgia, billionaire Rick Jackson has positioned himself prominently in the gubernatorial race by asserting his role in the state’s current abortion legislation. His stance has sparked a conversation about the future of reproductive rights in the state.
During a meet-and-greet event in Martinez on March 21, Jackson responded to a voter’s inquiry regarding his support for a “total abortion ban” by expressing his willingness to endorse even stricter measures than those currently in place.
“What we have in place, I’m not going to change it,” said Jackson. “If anybody wants to do that, I would absolutely confirm it.”
Georgia currently enforces a ban on abortions after six weeks of gestation, a point at which many women are still unaware of their pregnancy. This law includes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and medical emergencies, although advocates argue that proving these circumstances is often a challenging process. Notably, in 2022, the ban was linked to the deaths of two women who were unable to obtain necessary medical care for pregnancy complications, as reported by ProPublica.
Complications surrounding the law were highlighted again in March when a Georgia woman faced murder charges after using abortion medication beyond the six-week limit. This legal case remains unresolved.
Jackson, known for his significant contributions to political campaigns, has openly claimed involvement in the passage of the 6-week ban. He expressed his satisfaction with these developments, stating, “I think we’ve made really good progress on this issue with the 6-weeks. I’m real pleased that I was a part of that behind the scenes.”
However, public opinion appears to diverge from Jackson’s views. A 2025 survey by Change Research revealed that 61% of Georgia voters support the legal availability of abortion in most or all situations. Furthermore, almost 70% of respondents indicated their backing for legislation that would safeguard access to abortion and contraceptives.
Jackson faces competition in the Republican primary from Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. On the Democratic side, former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are among the contenders.
The primary election is set to take place on May 19.
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