Georgia 2018: Abrams kicks up her ground game

Democrat Stacey Abrams is set to open nearly a dozen campaign offices across the state as she kicks up her ground game in the race for governor.

The former House minority leader on Wednesday announced plans to open a Savannah office on Jan. 27. Her campaign will be opening other offices in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Cobb, Hinesville, Rome, Stockbridge and Sumter County in the next few weeks.

The campaign, which currently has its main operations in DeKalb, said the office space is donated by local supporters. She hopes early outreach to voters, particularly liberal-leaning minorities who rarely cast ballots, will help propel her to victory.

Abrams is locked in a battle with former state Rep. Stacey Evans for her party’s nomination in the May primary. Five top Republican contenders are dueling for the GOP nomination to succeed Gov. Nathan Deal.

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