Georgia 2022: Inside the race for governor
The race for Georgia governor may be the most notable state executive race in the nation.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who beat back a high-profile primary challenge from former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, faces Democrat Stacey Abrams in a rematch of their 2018 duel. Abrams narrowly lost in 2018 and has a huge national fundraising machine. Here’s how the race stacks up in the polls and campaign contributions.
Most polls show Kemp with an edge over Abrams.
Kemp has been raising money for his reelection since first winning the governorship in 2018. Abrams, who faced no opposition in the Democratic primary, has kicked her fundraising machine into gear.
Top headlines
- Where the candidates for Georgia governor stand on the issues
- Brian Kemp: In-depth candidate profile from the AJC
- Stacey Abrams: In-depth candidate profile from the AJC
- As Trump fumes, Kemp’s former Georgia foes fall in line
- In second bid for governor, Stacey Abrams echoes her 2018 message
Election 2022: Georgia election guides
Learn about who’s running in major Georgia elections and get the latest news about those races.
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About the Author
Isaac Sabetai is an audience specialist with the state and federal politics team. He builds data visualizations and other projects that help explain what Georgia lawmakers are doing and how the state is or isn't changing.
