Two Trump Backers Vie for Georgia Governor Nod as Keisha Lance Bottoms Eyes 1st Democratic Win in 20 Years
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Updated · NPR · May 19
Two Trump Backers Vie for Georgia Governor Nod as Keisha Lance Bottoms Eyes 1st Democratic Win in 20 Years
10 articles · Updated · NPR · May 19
Georgia Republicans are choosing between two Trump-aligned contenders to take on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the governor's race.
The contest puts the direction of the GOP in a swing state at stake, with Trump loyalty emerging as a defining test in the primary.
Bottoms enters on the Democratic side as the best-known candidate, though rivals have predicted she may be pushed into a June runoff.
The governor's race, alongside the Senate contest, will help shape both parties' fall strategy in a state Democrats have not won at the gubernatorial level in more than 20 years.
With a runoff likely, which candidate is best positioned for a low-turnout election?