Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Georgia women are living under one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans — and billionaire GOP gubernatorial candidate, Rick Jackson, wants to go even further.
Jackson embraced stricter abortion restrictions, called for tighter limits on abortion medication, discussed additional penalties for doctors, and appeared to agree that women seeking an abortion after rape should have to “prove it.”
In recent weeks, those comments and positions have generated headlines across Georgia and national media alike.
Daily Beast: “Billionaire MAGA Candidate Caught on Shocking Rape Tape”
Highlighted the bombshell tape where Jackson agreed with a voter demanding proof of rape, responding simply, “right, got you,” and endorsing views that pregnancies from rape still represent “life.”
HuffPost: Jackson Agreed Women Should “Prove” Rape To Access Abortion
Reported Jackson’s support for tightening abortion medication restrictions, pushing criminal penalties for doctors violating Georgia law, and dismissing rape exceptions without sympathy.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Jackson Discussed Making Examples Of Doctors
Secured audio capturing Jackson’s call to “make an example” of doctors who don’t fully comply with abortion laws and requiring providers to “prove” legal adherence.
Raw Story: Fallout After Jackson’s Primary Upset
Covered the political fallout from Jackson’s upset win over Trump-backed Burt Jones, spotlighting how this leaked audio has become a flashpoint in Georgia’s governor’s race.
The Grio: Discussed What Black Voters In Georgia Should Know About Jackson
TheGrio included Jackson’s abortion record as part of a broader examination of his candidacy, highlighting criticism that his agenda would move Georgia further to the right on issues impacting working families and reproductive freedom.
Jackson has:
- Said he is “entirely pro-life.”
- Said he “wouldn’t change a thing” about Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.
- Said he would “absolutely” support an even stricter abortion ban.
- Touted as helping advance Georgia’s abortion restrictions “behind the scenes.”
- Boasted about donating to anti-abortion organizations and crisis pregnancy centers.
Published: Jun 24, 2026