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This is a four (4) year seat that is currently held by Incumbent Nathan Deal who is not eligible to run for another term.
L.S. Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp were in the Republican Runoff in July with Brian Kemp coming out the winner. The following candidates were defeated in the Republican Primary: Eddie Hayes, Hunter Hill, Clay Tippins, Marc Urbach, and Michael Williams.
Challenger Stacey Abrams won the Democratic Primary against Challenger Stacey Evans.
Challenger Brian Kemp will run against Challenger Stacey Abrams in November.
Brian Kemp, Republican - WINNER IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Conservative Small Businessman Brian Kemp
FIGHTING AND WINNING FOR GEORGIA!
About Brian Kemp:
Brian Kemp is a conservative small businessman with a proven record of fighting – and winning – for Georgia.
In the State Senate, Kemp fought to cut fees, taxes, and mandates on job creators and Georgia families. As Secretary of State, Kemp used technology and innovation to cut bureaucratic red tape, slash spending, and streamline government.
Kemp fought the Obama Justice Department and countless left-wing organizations attempting to undermine Georgia’s elections.
Kemp is not finished fighting for Georgia.
As our Governor, Kemp will fight to make Georgia #1 for small business. He will ensure that all parts of our state – including rural Georgia – have opportunities to grow and thrive. Kemp will fundamentally reform state government and will always put Georgians first - not the special interests.
While serving in public office, Brian Kemp has remained a small business owner with companies in agribusiness, financial services, real estate management and investment. A lifelong resident of Athens, Kemp is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.
Kemp, 53, is married to the former Marty Argo of Athens. They are the proud parents of three daughters and are active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Kemp’s 4 Point Plan to Put Georgia First:
1. MAKE GEORGIA #1 FOR SMALL BUSINESS
•Take a chainsaw to ridiculous regulations and
burdensome mandates
•Work with business people - not bureaucrats - to cut
red tape and streamline state government
•Stand firm against healthcare reform that punishes
small businesses
2. REFORM STATE GOVERNMENT
•Implement State Spending Cap that Adjusts
with Population and Inflation
•Determine ROI on state programs, tax incentives
•Eliminate wasteful programs, tax incentives, bureaucracy
3. STRENGTHEN ALL OF GEORGIA
•Give rural communities the same opportunities
as the rest of Georgia
•Bring high-speed Internet to rural Georgia
•Promote economic development and investment
across the entire state
•Support farmers, agri-business, and small town start-ups
4. PUT GEORGIA FIRST
•Defund sanctuary cities and campuses
•Stop taxpayer funded subsidies for illegal immigrants
•Protect our Georgia values
•Put the needs of hardworking Georgians ahead
of special interests
Contact www.kempforgovernor.com Also on Facebook and Twitter: /BrianKempGA
Stacey Abrams, Democrat - WINNER IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
[Note from the Editor: All candidates received an email for information from Pike County Times. I will continue to update this page as information is received.]