Tag: Brian Kemp
Georgia is moving in Democrats’ direction. For Stacey Abrams, will it be fast enough?
Someday a Democrat will win a statewide office in Georgia. It’s a statistical inevitability as the state continues to diversify. That time could be as soon as November 6, as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams seems to be riding a national blue wave that could lift her above Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp.
Commentary: Criminal justice reform in Georgia cannot end with Governor Deal
Sara Totonchi and Marissa McCall Dodson of the nonprofit law firm Southern Center for Human Rights on how the next governor of Georgia must continue Governor Nathan Deal's mission of criminal justice reform.
Monday Night Brewing agreed to host a Brian Kemp event. Outraged fans said, “Hold my beer.”
The Georgia chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business asked Monday Night Brewing to host its endorsement event of gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. The brewery agreed. When media coverage found its way to Twitter, the reaction was swift.
Georgia’s elections system desperately needs an update—but how?
How tight is Georgia’s elections system security? The question is polarizing. The answer is complicated and, in some ways, up for interpretation—and litigation. And how exactly to reform a system that Congresspeople and activist groups have deemed problematic is subject to a tangled debate.
Casey Cagle vs. Brian Kemp: A quick guide to the Republican runoff candidates for Georgia governor
On July 24, Republican voters can choose between Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp to be their nominee for Georgia governor. While they align on many platforms, the two differ slightly in a few key areas: Medicaid expansion; transportation, and their campaign personas.
Guns, illegal immigration steal the show at Georgia Republican gubernatorial debate
In a political contest that has contained explosions and chainsaws, candidate impersonators, and a “Deportation Bus,” among other peculiarities, the Republican gubernatorial candidates aiming to claim Governor Nathan Deal’s post convened at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Thursday to tout their conservative platforms and to call foul on each other’s indiscretions.
Meet the candidates running for Georgia governor in 2018
With the primary elections coming up, it’s high time to introduce the fresh batch of Georgia gubernatorial hopefuls looking to succeed Governor Nathan Deal.
Behind the #PeachBreach: How the Secretary of State’s office compromised the personal data of Georgia’s voters
What started minor misunderstanding morphed into an “emergency” that affected more than 6 million people. Who’s to blame for a data breach of historic proportions?
Poll: Georgia’s top statewide races are all tied up
According to a SurveyUSA poll commissioned by 11Alive, the gubernatorial and U.S. senate races are tied within a point. What's more interesting is how several down-ticket contests also are tightening.
