Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: October 28, 2026

Words: 1,109

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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They say all politics is local, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp seems to hope that holds true next week.

Kemp has been traveling the state singing the praises of the man he hopes will take over his job after this year, Republican businessman Rick Jackson. Kemp is set to complete his second and final term in January, and Jackson is locked in a tight race with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to succeed him.

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