In Atlanta Mayoral Election, Does Race Matter?

In Atlanta, some argue that even if race influences certain issues, it won’t decide the election.

David Goldman / Associated Press file

This mayoral election, Atlanta voters are choosing from one of the most diverse pools of candidates in recent history — diverse in that so many candidates are white.

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Black mayors have led the city for more than 40 years. And the possibility of that changing raises a question: Does race matter?