Georgia 2018: A look at the ads of the campaign for governor

With polls showing a close race for Georgia Governor, the candidates will be looking to convince every voter to choose them at the ballot.

Ads on TV and online become important ways for the candidates to get their message out. But political ads have sometimes been known to stretch their case or gloss over relevant context.

Politically Georgia is aiming to documents the notable ads of the race between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp. Each link shows the ad, says who paid for it and explains the facts surrounding the ad. If there is an accusation against the other candidate, the response is included.

ExploreKemp ad assails Abrams’ actions on sex offender, trafficking bills

ExploreDemocrat Abrams comes out with ad about her work with Republicans

ExploreAd backing Kemp seeks end to ‘ugly attacks’

ExploreNew GOP ad goes after Abrams for not voting on sex trafficking bill

ExploreTV ad says Kemp sided with insurers over breast cancer patients

ExploreDemocrats slam Kemp over $500k loan

ExploreAbrams uses ad to counter Kemp’s claims about her record

ExploreCampaign ad about sick girl aims to reveal Kemp’s softer side

ExploreAbrams, Kemp both face heat in ads involving sex offenses

ExploreNew Abrams TV ad stresses record of working across the aisle

ExplorePAC’s new ad takes aim at Kemp’s oversight of elections

ExploreDems step up attack on Kemp over massage parlor sex-assault claims

ExploreKemp ad calls Abrams too extreme for Georgia

ExploreKemp’s wife takes center stage in new ad

ExplorePAC-financed ad hits Kemp over proposal to close voting precincts

ExploreDemocrats aim again at Kemp over sex assault claims at massage clinic

ExploreAd revives complaint against Kemp in handling of massage assault case

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