The Associated Press called the race at 9:45 p.m. With 85% of ballots counted, Jackson received 52.8% of the vote, while Jones earned 47.3%.

Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is facing a tough challenge from self-funding businessman Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff.

Kemp and President Donald Trump have touted Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as the best candidate to defeat Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms.