Vernon Jones Withdraws From Georgia Gubernatorial Race, Backs David Perdue

Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones poses for a portrait at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 25, 2020. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images

Former Georgia Rep. Vernon Jones has decided to withdraw from the state’s gubernatorial race and is throwing his support behind former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.).

Jones said on Feb. 7 that he’s prayed and considered his political future and believes he can better serve Georgians in Congress than in the governor’s mansion.