Georgia GOP Governor’s Debate Focuses On Secret Recording

The two Republican candidates for Georgia governor — Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp — shake hands after Thursday’s debate in Atlanta.
The two will face each other July 24 in a runoff election. The winner will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in November.

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During a tense debate between the two Republicans vying for Georgia governor, both candidates tried to make the race about who voters can trust when no one is looking.

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp, who are locked in a contentious runoff battle that will be decided July 24, squared off Thursday evening in Atlanta.

The winner will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in November.