Kemp Sworn In As Georgia’s 83rd Governor

Republican Brian Kemp rose from underdog status to clinch a Republican primary runoff with tough talk on immigration and a nod from President Donald Trump.

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Updated at 3:25 p.m.

Nearly two years after declaring his candidacy and months after winning the closest governor’s race in recent Georgia history, Brian Kemp was sworn in as Georgia’s 83rd governor Monday afternoon.

“We will put people ahead of divisive politics,” said Kemp at his inaugural address. “We will be known as a state united. It can be done.”