The rematch between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams has exposed stark policy divides on Georgia’s most pressing issues. Here’s a closer look at where the candidates stand:
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Greg Bluestein is a political reporter who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics.
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