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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jeff Amy

A top Republican in the Georgia governor's race is suing his rival over campaign financing

Election 2026 Georgia Governor - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued the other leading GOP candidate, challenging the legality of the rival's campaign funding.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sued Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in federal court in Atlanta, asking a judge to permanently cut off Jones' ability to spend money from Jones' leadership committee, a special fundraising vehicle that allows Georgia's governor, lieutenant governor and legislative leaders to raise unlimited funds.

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