2018 Georgia gubernatorial election

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The 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 6, concurrently with other statewide and local elections to elect the next governor of Georgia. Republican candidate and Secretary of State of Georgia Brian Kemp defeated Democratic candidate and former State Representative Stacey Abrams. The primary elections were held on May 22, 2018, and a primary runoff was held on July 24, 2018, between Republican candidates Kemp and Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle; Kemp prevailed. Incumbent Republican governor Nathan Deal was term-limited and thus could not seek a third consecutive term. Abrams won the Democratic primary with over 75% of the vote, allowing her to avoid a runoff. Kemp was the sitting secretary of state at the time of the election. His position led to accusations of a conflict of interest, as he oversaw the administration of an election in which he was the candidate. On November 7, Kemp declared victory over Abrams. The following morning, Kemp resigned as secretary...

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