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Audio: Analysis of the final primary debates in Georgia's 2018 governor's race

The major candidates in Georgia’s governor’s race are, top row, from left, Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, former state House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams, Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, former Republican state Sen. Hunter Hill, bottom row, Republican businessman Clay Tippins, former Democratic state Rep. Stacey Evans and Republican state Sen. Michael Williams.
The major candidates in Georgia’s governor’s race are, top row, from left, Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, former state House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams, Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, former Republican state Sen. Hunter Hill, bottom row, Republican businessman Clay Tippins, former Democratic state Rep. Stacey Evans and Republican state Sen. Michael Williams.
By Bria Felicien
May 20, 2018

The Democratic and Republican candidates for Georgia governor faced off on Channel 2 Action News in the final debates before Tuesday’s Election Day.

On the latest episode of Politically Georgia, host and AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein, WSB Radio’s Condace Pressley and AJC Deputy Managing Editor Leroy Chapman Jr. break down each gubernatorial debate and discuss what they mean heading into Tuesday’s primary elections.

You can subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher. You can also download or stream the episode below.


The Republican debate focused on topics that have dominated the race: illegal immigration and guns. In the Democratic debate, the HOPE scholarship and working with a Republican Legislature dominated.

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About the Author

Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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