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Kemp, Trump flex their political muscles days ahead of Georgia’s runoffs
Atlanta Journal-Constitution • • nation
Key Points:
- The Georgia GOP governor’s race is among the most expensive in the nation, with recent campaign finance reports showing heavy spending by candidates including Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
- A judge ruled that Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger does not have to allow observers to watch his office compile election results on election night, citing security and operational concerns.
- A new poll by a left-leaning advocacy group indicates Democrats hold an edge in the Georgia governor’s race, with candidates like Keisha Lance Bottoms gaining traction.
- Gov. Brian Kemp’s recent endorsement of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones just before the runoff has political implications, as Kemp’s influence and the outcome of the race could affect his standing as a GOP kingmaker.
- Georgia’s political landscape is closely watching the upcoming special legislative session on redistricting, with some House Republicans uneasy about potential boundary changes amid ongoing intra-party tensions.
