ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) bested Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams to win a second term, overcoming well-funded opposition from the Left as well as Republican resistance from former President Donald Trump and his allies.
REPUBLICANS ON A ROLL
Kemp just barely beat Abrams four years ago amid a Democratic wave and Georgia emerging as a bona fide swing state. That year, Trump provided Kemp with a crucial endorsement. This time around, with political tailwinds generated by voter dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden, Kemp cruised to victory. Even grassroots conservatives loyal to Trump stuck with Kemp, who avoided returning fire at the former president, a crucial strategic decision.
Republican voters decided that, as long as Kemp wasn’t against Trump, they were OK with the former president being against the governor, whose administration they were pleased with in any event. But the road to reelection was not easy for Kemp. First, the governor had to fight for renomination in the GOP primary. Trump, angry with the governor for refusing to back his claims that the 2020 election was stolen, encouraged former Sen. David Perdue to run against Kemp. Perdue had lost his bid for a second term in a Jan. 5, 2021, runoff to now-Sen. Jon Ossoff . But Kemp refused to give any ground.Republican insiders in Georgia took the former state legislator seriously.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fends off Democrat Stacey Abrams for a second term, NBC News projectsState officials, including Kemp, refused to do Trump's bidding and drew his ire when they certified Georgia's 2020 results and Biden's electoral college win.
Consulte Mais informação »
CNN Projection: Incumbent GOP Gov. Brian Kemp will defeat Stacey Abrams in Georgia governor raceThe 2022 midterm election is underway and CNN has results for key Senate, House and state races. Follow our voting day updates, watch our livestream, and find our latest election coverage here.
Consulte Mais informação »
Stacey Abrams concedes to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in rematchBREAKING | Stacey Abrams has called Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to concede in their rematch, according to his campaign. Minutes later, Abrams went on stage and congratulated the governor.
Consulte Mais informação »
Stacey Abrams concedes to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in rematchDemocratic challenger Stacey Abrams conceded to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday in the rematch of their 2018 race.
Consulte Mais informação »
Stacey Abrams Concedes to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in RematchAbrams said she will 'never stop doing everything in my power to make sure the people of Georgia have a voice.'
Consulte Mais informação »