Turnout in the first three days of early voting approached presidential election level, with Black voters – who have become the recent focus in the race for governor – especially turning out in force.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has met with Black voters at a series of recent events, including a town hall with Black businessmen in affluent Buckhead.
And supporters of Democrat Stacey Abrams have worked to shore up support with Black men, who are part of a key demographic for Democrats. A group of Black leaders led by House Minority Leader James Beverly rallied on the eve of early voting at Clark Atlanta University.
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