Ga. Governor Candidates Kemp And Abrams To Meet For Debate

Republican Brian Kemp, Democrat Stacey Abrams and Libertarian Ted Metz will be participating in the debate Tuesday evening, ahead of the Nov. 6 election. The Georgia governor’s race is gaining national attention.

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The candidates in a neck-and-neck battle for Georgia governor are set to meet in their first debate Tuesday evening in Atlanta.

Republican Brian Kemp, Georgia’s secretary of state, faces Democratic former state House minority leader Stacey Abrams. Libertarian candidate Ted Metz also is participating.

Abrams is vying to be the first black female governor of any state. Kemp is trying to maintain the governor’s mansion for Republicans.