Inside the Georgia governor election 2018

By
  • Isaac Sabetai

See how the race for Georgia governor is shaping up. 

Monitor the latest polls, expert predictions and funding reports in the race between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp. 

Polls

The polls show a tight race as every survey has the race within the margin of error. Not every poll offers Libertarian candidate Ted Metz as a choice. 

Pollster Date Stacey Abrams Brian Kemp Ted Metz Undecided Spread
Emerson 11/2 47.3 49.4 0.82.4 2.1
AJC/Channel 2 11/1 46.9 46.7 1.64.8 0.2
Opinion Savvy 10/31 48.1 47.2 22.7 0.9
Opinion Savvy 10/23 47.7 48.4 1.32.6 0.7
NBC/Marist 10/24 45 46 45 1
Reuters 10/17 46 47 25 1
Reuters 10/17 46 47 25 1
AJC/Channel 2 10/9 46.3 47.7 2.34 1.4
SurveyUSA 10/8 45 47 -6 2
Public Policy 10/6 46 46 - 7 Tied
Landmark Communications 10/1 46 48 23 2
NBC/Survey Monkey 9/9-9/24 43 43 -14 Tied
AJC/Channel 2 8/26-9/4 45 45 2 8 Tied
Gravis 7/27-29 46 44- 10 2
Survey USA - WXIA-TV 7/15-19 44 46- 10 2

Predictions

Most experts had the race rated solid or likely Republican in the summer. But the confidence has dipped with almost all of them calling it a toss up. However no one is predicting an Abrams win. 

Cook Political Report Five Thirty Eight Fox News Inside Elections Politico Real Clear Politics Sabato's Crystal Ball
Toss up Toss up Toss up Tilt Republican Toss up Toss up Toss up

Money race 

The race has shattered the fundraising record for a Georgia governor election. The candidates are close to even on the money trail, although Abrams did report raising more money. Kemp has the edge in cash on hand.  * These figures are based campaign finance reports from November, which are the most recent available. 

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