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*[https://votesmart.org/election/2018/G/GA/2018-gubernatorial Candidates] at [[Vote Smart]]
*[https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_gubernatorial_election,_2018 Candidates] at [[Ballotpedia]]

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*[https://staceyabrams.com/ Stacey Abrams (D) for Governor]
*[https://staceyabrams.com/ Stacey Abrams (D) for Governor]
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*[http://www.tedmetz.com/about/ Ted Metz (L) for Governor]
*[http://www.kempforgovernor.com/ Brian Kemp (R) for Governor]
*[http://www.kempforgovernor.com/ Brian Kemp (R) for Governor]
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*[http://www.tedmetz.com/about/ Ted Metz (L) for Governor]


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Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018
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Nominee Brian Kemp Stacey Abrams
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The 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018 concurrently with other statewide and local elections to elect the next Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal is term-limited and thus cannot seek reelection to a third consecutive term. The primary elections were held on May 22, 2018 and a primary runoff was held on July 24, 2018 between Republican candidates Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp. The Democratic nominee is Stacey Abrams, and the Republican nominee is Brian Kemp.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated

Defeated in runoff

Defeated in the primary

Withdrew

Declined

Endorsements

Casey Cagle
Governors
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
State Representatives
Individuals
Organizations
Hunter Hill
U.S. Senators
State Representatives
U.S. Reps
Clay Tippins
State Representatives
Michael Williams
Individuals

First round

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Casey
Cagle 		Hunter
Hill 		Brian
Kemp 		Clay
Tippins 		Michael
Williams 		Other Undecided
Opinion Savvy May 15–16, 2018 515 ± 4.3% 31% 14% 20% 12% 5% 4% 15%
SurveyUSA May 10–15, 2018 558 ± 5.1% 35% 10% 17% 8% 3% – 27%
University of Georgia April 19–26, 2018 507 ± 4.4% 41% 9% 10% 4% 3% 1%[38] 33%
Meeting Street Research (R-Citizens for Georgia’s Future) March 1 and 3–4, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 38% 10% 10% 3% 2% 3%[39] 35%
Clarion Research (R-Hill) March 2–3, 2018 547 ± 4.5% 48% 21% 15% 8% 7% – –
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 27% 11% 13% 12% 5% 1%[40] 31%
Meeting Street Research (R-Citizens for Georgia’s Future) February 6–7, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 31% 7% 12% 5% 2% 3% 40%
The Wickers Group (R-Kemp) October 21–24, 2017 400 ± 4.5% 34% 1% 13% 0% 1% – 48%
Landmark/Rosetta Stone October 16–17, 2017 800 ± 3.5% 35% 9% 7% 1% 4% – 44%
McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cagle) September 28 – October 1, 2017 600 ± 4.0% 41% 4% 12% 2% 3% – 39%

Results

Initial primary results by county:
  Cagle—50–60%
  Cagle—40–50%
  Cagle—<40%
  Kemp—<40%
  Kemp—40–50%
  Hill—<40%
  Tie
Republican primary results[41][42]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Casey Cagle 236,987 38.95
Republican Brian Kemp 155,189 25.51
Republican Hunter Hill 111,464 18.32
Republican Clay Tippins 74,182 12.19
Republican Michael Williams 29,619 4.87
Republican Eddie Hayes 939 0.15
Total votes 608,380 100

Runoff

Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp advanced to a runoff on July 24 since neither candidate amassed over 50% of the vote in the May 22 primary.[43] On July 18, President Trump tweeted his support for Kemp, and Vice President Pence traveled to Georgia to campaign with him on July 20.[44]

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Casey
Cagle 		Brian
Kemp 		Undecided
Trafalgar Group (R) July 21–22, 2018 1,177 ± 2.7% 41% 59% 0%
SurveyUSA July 15–19, 2018 688 ± 4.7% 34% 40% 26%
Opinion Savvy July 17–18, 2018 466 ± 4.5% 37% 55% 8%
University of Georgia July 5–12, 2018 769 ± 3.5% 41% 44% 15%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Kemp) June 26–28, 2018 500 ± 4.0% 45% 45% –
Cygnal June 26–27, 2018 812 ± 3.4% 44% 43% 14%
Rosetta Stone June 7, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 48% 41% 12%
McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cagle) May 29–31, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 52% 42% 5%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Kemp) May 29–31, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 46% 45% 9%

Debates

Results

Brian Kemp easily won the runoff by nearly 40 points despite the latest polls having him up by no more than 18. Cagle won only two counties, Monroe and Stephens.[45]

Republican primary runoff results[46]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Kemp 406,638 69.45
Republican Casey Cagle 178,877 30.55
Total votes 585,515 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Stacey Abrams
Federal politicians
Statewide and local politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
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Websites and newspapers
Stacey Evans
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Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Stacey
Abrams 		Stacey
Evans 		Undecided
Opinion Savvy May 15–16, 2018 522 ± 4.3% 58% 19% 23%
SurveyUSA May 10–15, 2018 475 ± 6.2% 43% 24% 33%
20-20 Insight (D-Evans) May 9–15, 2018 433 ± 5.4% 42% 34% 25%
University of Georgia April 12–18, 2018 473 ± 4.5% 33% 15% 52%
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 29% 17% 54%

Results

Primary results by county:
  Abrams—80–90%
  Abrams—70–80%
  Abrams—60–70%
  Abrams—50–60%
  Evans—50–60%
  Evans—60–70%
Democratic primary results[98]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stacey Abrams 424,305 76.44
Democratic Stacey Evans 130,784 23.56
Total votes 555,089 100.0

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[102] Lean R July 25, 2018
Rothenberg Political Report[103] Likely R June 1, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball[104] Likely R July 19, 2018
Daily Kos[105] Lean R July 19, 2018

Endorsements

Stacey Abrams (D)
Vice Presidents
Federal politicians
Statewide and local politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Websites and newspapers
Brian Kemp (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. Senators
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Individuals

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Brian
Kemp (R) 		Stacey
Abrams (D) 		Ted
Metz (L) 		Undecided
SurveyUSA July 15–19, 2018 1,199 ± 4.3% 46% 44% — 10%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Abrams) May 23–25, 2018 601 ± 4.0% 40% 49% — –
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 625 ± 4.0% 37% 40% — 23%

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  111. ^ Justin Fairfax. "Georgia is going BLUE in 2018! @TerryMcAuliffe & I headlined an event for dear friend & the next Governor of Georgia @staceyabrams! #TeamAbrams #WeRiseTogether". Twitter.
  112. ^ Tom Perez. "No matter who wins tonight's GOP #gagov runoff, Georgia voters know that there's only one candidate on the ballot who is going to fight for them and her name is @staceyabrams. #ElectBlackWomen". Twitter.
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  115. ^ Donald Trump. "Brian Kemp is running for Governor of the great state of Georgia. The Primary is on Tuesday. Brian is tough on crime, strong on the border and illegal immigration. He loves our Military and our Vets and protects our Second Amendment. I give him my full and total endorsement". Twitter.
  116. ^ Mike Pence. "Secretary of State @BrianKempGA is a strong supporter of the #MAGA Agenda - jobs, public safety & 2nd amendment- and Brian Kemp will be a great Governor for Georgia! He has my full endorsement. Look forward to campaigning with him this Saturday in Macon! More details to come..." Twitter.
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  118. ^ "Randy Evans on Twitter".
  119. ^ David Perdue. ".@BrianKempGA has my full support, and I'm going to do all I can to help him get elected as our next Governor, and keep Georgia headed in the right direction". Twitter.
  120. ^ Newt Gingrich. "I endorse Brian Kemp for Governor of Georgia.Brian is proven conservative leader with plans to track and deport criminal illegals, dismantle gangs, and reform Georgia's education system so students come first.He is ready to put his private sector experience to work for Georgians". Twitter.
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  130. ^ Brian Kemp. "Proud to be endorsed by Commissioner @nancy_jester - who has a record of backing law enforcement and fighting for government transparency. Together, we will put hardworking Georgians first! #gapol #tcot #gafirst". Twitter.
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  135. ^ "MEDIA ADVISORY: KEMP TO ROLL-OUT PLAN TO STOP AND DISMANTLE GANGS WITH COBB DA VIC REYNOLDS". April 9, 2018.
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