Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp

By: Alander Rocha, Jill Nolin

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 864

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor, debated against an empty podium Monday night after GOP nominee Rick Jackson declined to participate in the Atlanta Press Club’s debates.

The Loudermilk-Young debate series, organized by Atlanta Press Club in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, is a two-day event featuring statewide candidates on the ballot in the general election. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election starts Tuesday.

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