Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is officially running for governor. Who else may jump in?

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially joins the Republican gubernatorial primary.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday in a video posted to X that he will seek Georgia's top job. 

In the video, Jones promises to eliminate state income tax, increase penalties for fentanyl dealers, and keep transgender women out of women's sports. 

"I don’t back down from tough fights — I step up to deliver results — and that’s exactly what I’ll continue doing as Governor. Whether it’s supporting law enforcement, defending rural Georgia, or building a stronger workforce, I’m committed to putting Georgians first," he said in a statement accompanying the video. 

Jones also put his relationship with President Donald Trump on display in the video. He has been a vocal supporter of Trump since the president's first campaign. 

"I’ve also fought to deliver President Trump’s agenda here in Georgia from day one — and even took arrows from the radical left for doing it," he said. 

Jones came under scrutiny after the 2020 election for his role as part of a slate of pro-Trump electors investigated by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The case against Jones was dropped.

Trump has not endorsed a candidate in the race yet. 

Jones' campaign says he already has $14 million on hand.

Attorney General Chris Carr became the first major Republican candidate to jump into the race in November 2024, and has raised nearly $3.5 million since. 

On the Democratic side, state Sen. Jason Esteves and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have both fundraised over $1 million each. State Rep. Derrick Jackson and former pastor Olu Brown have also entered the race. 

Former state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond is rumored to be considering a bid as a Democrat, and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has not ruled out joining the Republican contest. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has also hinted that he is considering a run. 

Meanwhile, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited, so he cannot seek reelection next year. He ruled out a possible run for U.S. Senate.