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Listen: First look at the general election between Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp

Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams are running to become Georgia’s next governor. The election is set for Nov. 6.
Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams are running to become Georgia’s next governor. The election is set for Nov. 6.
By Bria Felicien
Aug 6, 2018

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Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss the early moves in the race for Georgia governor between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, and let you know what to expect ahead of Nov. 6.

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