Pence-Backed Kemp Trounces Trump Endorsee in Georgia Governor’s Race
Kemp will face voting rights activist Stacy Abrams in the general election in November
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) stands with former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at a campaign event at the Cobb County International Airport on May 23, 2022 in Kennesaw, Georgia. Kemp is running for reelection against former U.S Sen. David Perdue in tomorrow's Republican gubernatorial primary. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) easily defeated former Senator David Perdue Tuesday in a tough Republican gubernatorial primary battle.
With 9 percent of the precincts reporting at 7:51 p.m. ET, Kemp received more than 72 percent of the vote and was projected as the winner by Decision Desk HQ.
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Nanette Holt is an Epoch Times reporter and senior features editor covering issues of national interest.
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