Lieutenant governor’s race heats up as candidates spar over public safety, healthcare, Trump

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 1,102

Last Updated: 2 days, 4 hours ago

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With early voting already underway across the state, the race to be Georgia’s next lieutenant governor is becoming increasingly contentious as the two candidates strive to appeal to undecided voters — and explain why their opponent is the wrong choice.

Both men are members of the state Senate with reputations for being outspoken and unafraid to advocate for their beliefs on the Senate floor. But that’s where the similarities end.

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