Burt Jones

Burt Jones was born in Jackson, Georgia. Jones earned a B.S. in history from the University of Georgia. His career experience includes founding and working as the president of JP Capital & Insurance, Inc. Jones has served as the president of the Butts County Rotary Club and a board member of the Butts County Water Authority.[1][2]

Burt Jones did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteJones' campaign website stated the following:Cutting Income TaxesBurt has kept his promise to put money back in the pockets of Georgia’s families and businesses. Each year, as Lt. Governor, he has backed legislation to cut the state income tax and has worked to put billions of dollars back into our state economy each year. This past year, he led the way to return part of our state budget surplus to Georgia’s households, cut our income tax rate, and provide new tax relief for families with children—all while balancing our state budget.Helped return over $1 billion to taxpayers, part of a broader conservative budget strategy that prioritized rebates over expanded government spending while maintaining a healthy reserve fundPlanned continued annual rate cuts, moving Georgia toward a 4.99% terminal income tax by 2027, with each year’s reduction tied to solid economic benchmarksBacked House Bill 112 in 2025, which authorized up to $500 in one-time tax refunds per household for taxpayers who filed returns with the state in both 2023 and 2024Accelerated statewide tax rate reduction in 2025 through support of House Bill 111, lowering the flat state income tax from 5.39% to 5.19%, ahead of scheduleProtecting Girls’ SportsAs a father and lifelong advocate for fairness, Lt. Governor Burt Jones believes protecting girls’ sports is about common sense, safety, and equal opportunity. That’s why Burt prioritized passing the Riley Gaines Act to protect fairness in women’s sports, which:Ensured public K–12 schools and higher education institutions designate athletic teams based on biological sexProhibited males from competing on female sports teams, protecting fair competitionRequired separate changing spaces and restrooms to safeguard privacy and safetyDefended opportunities for girls to earn scholarships, championships, and recognition based on meritAddressing Georgia's Fentanyl Epidemic An open border and lax law enforcement during the Biden years exploded the fentanyl crisis in America. Here in Georgia, like many places, fentanyl overdoses have grown to be one of the leading causes of death. Burt has taken action to address this crisis. In 2024, he backed Austin’s Law, which gave Georgia’s prosecutors a key tool to address overdose deaths. He followed up in 2025 by increasing the mandatory sentences for fentanyl traffickers and tightening our criminal law to make sure those sentences stick.Passed tougher sentencing laws in 2025, increasing mandatory minimums for fentanyl traffickers and closing legal loopholesPrioritized fentanyl as a public safety crisis, making it a central focus of his legislative agenda to protect Georgia families and save lives statewideHeld prosecutors accountable who refuse to enforce drug laws, ensuring fentanyl traffickers face full sentencing under Georgia’s strengthened criminal statutesSchool ChoiceBurt believes every Georgia parent has the right to provide for their child’s unique educational needs and get them to an environment where they can succeed. That’s why, as Lt. Governor, he fought for and won the most important school choice victory in Georgia’s history, passing SB 233, which created the Georgia Promise Scholarship in 2024. He has also backed legislation to make sure vital school options are available to foster parents and military families. School choice empowers parents and makes sure every child has a chance at a high-quality education, regardless of their ZIP code.Make significant investments in funding for students, teachers, and other critical educational improvementsExpand school choice and empower parents to make the best educational choices for their childrenPrioritize vocational and technical education to expand workforce and equip students with the training for high-skilled, high-wage jobsBan critical race theory in schools and instead emphasize more civics-based education that focuses on unity and an understanding of our country’s founding principlesPublic SafetyBurt has taken a strong stance to support Georgia law enforcement in protecting the public. As Lt. Governor, he led the way to enact mandatory minimum sentences for gang offenders, enhance the safety of our schools, and crack down on sanctuary cities and rogue prosecutors who won’t uphold the law.Increase funding for local law enforcement officers to that they have the tools and resources they need to protect Georgia communitiesEnhance retirement benefits for law enforcement to both grow and retain a stable workforce of first respondersStrengthen penalties for sex traffickers, gang members and repeat offendersBuilding Georgia's WorkforceBurt has worked to ensure that Georgia’s workforce is the best in the nation. He has cut red tape that made it harder to get and keep a professional license, backed significant investments in our state technical college system, and promoted quality job opportunities that do not require a four-year degree. Burt has also worked to make sure that workers with disabilities have the opportunity to thrive in the workforce.Reduce permitting and licensing process to get small businesses and entrepreneurs up and running more quicklyCut state income tax and put more money back into the pockets of hardworking GeorgiansBoost funding and grants for vocational & technical education so our students of today are equipped for the jobs of tomorrowCut fees and burdensome regulations so that small businesses can grow and create more jobs for future generationsRural GeorgiaBurt Jones has the backs of rural Georgians. From expanding access to healthcare, to working to preserve farmland, to ensuring that the state mounted a strong response to Hurricane Helene, Burt has worked every day as Lt. Governor to help rural Georgia thrive.Expanded healthcare access by supporting legislation that improves medical services and infrastructure in underserved rural communitiesDefended Georgia farmland by backing initiatives that protect agricultural land and support family-owned farmsInvested in rural economic development through job training programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and technical college fundingLed disaster response efforts in rural areas, including securing resources and coordinating state aid after Hurricane Helene— Burt Jones' campaign website (February 7, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Burt Jones did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Jones' campaign website stated the following:

ECONOMY, JOBS AND TAXES

Creating more high-quality jobs by reducing burdensome regulations, eliminating the state income tax, prioritizing vocational and technical training, and empowering small businesses across our state to succeed.

Reduce permitting and licensing process to get small businesses and entrepreneurs up and running more quickly

Cut state income tax and put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgians

Boost funding and grants for vocational & technical education so our students of today are equipped for the jobs of tomorrow

Cut fees and burdensome regulations so that small businesses can grow and create more jobs for future generations

PUBLIC SAFETY

Creating safer communities by cracking down on violent crime, supporting local and state law enforcement officers, and increasing funding and resources for first responders.

Increase funding for local law enforcement officers to that they have the tools and resources they need to protect Georgia communities

Enhance retirement benefits for law enforcement to both grow and retain a stable workforce of first responders

Strengthen penalties for sex traffickers, gang members and repeat offenders

ELECTION INTEGRITY

Restoring voter confidence by securing our elections, increasing transparency and accountability, and investigating any and all instances of voter fraud.

Ensure SB202 is fully implemented and being enforced in every county across the state

Increased resources for Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate and act on potential voter fraud in real time

Give more flexibility and control to local elections officials to administer elections to ensure transparency, accountability, efficiency and accuracy

EDUCATION

Creating a world class K-12 and Higher Education System in Georgia by investing in teachers and students, prioritizing school choice, vocational and technical education, and lowering the cost of post-secondary degrees.

Make significant investments in funding for students, teachers, and other critical educational improvements

Expand school choice and empower parents to make the best educational choices for their children

Prioritize vocational and technical education to expand workforce and equip students with the training for high-skilled, high-wage jobs

Ban critical race theory in schools and instead emphasize more civics-based education that focuses on unity and an understanding of our country’s founding principles

IMMIGRATION

Enforcing a legal immigration system that puts the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Georgians first and foremost.

Help secure the Southern Border by pushing for completion of the wall to prevent the flow of illegal immigration into our country

Support coordination between state and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend drug and sex traffickers who are in our state illegally[13]

—Burt Jones' campaign website (2022)[14]

Burt Jones did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.