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This combination of file photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, on July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga., and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams on Aug. 8, 2022, in Decatur, Ga. The Georgia governor's race is a rematch of 2018, when Kemp narrowly defeated Abrams. (AP Photo)

Kemp, Abrams clash in Georgia’s gubernatorial debate

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp greets supporters at a campaign stop in Pearson, Ga.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fights for GOP turnout in tight race with Democrat Stacey Abrams

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

FILE - Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams poses for a portrait in front of the State Seal of Georgia on Aug. 8, 2022, in Decatur, Ga. On Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, the state Accounting Office reported that Georgia ran a surplus of more than $6 billion in the budget year that ended June 30, meaning the state's next governor and lawmakers could spend or give back billions. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Democratic dreams for Abrams, O’Rourke in danger of crumbling to dust

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at The Neighborhood Lot on July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. A judge has ruled that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating possible illegal attempts to influence the 2020 election in the state. But he agreed to postpone the governor's appearance until after the November election. (AP Photo/Megan Varner, File)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp dismisses push to rename Atlanta Braves as ‘woke cancel culture’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at a Democracy is Indigenous DFW event in Dallas, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Democracy is Indigenous DFW is a grass-roots non-partisan organization and hosted the event with the goal to drive up voter engagement in the American Indian and Indigenous population in Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Beto O’Rourke, Stacey Abrams struggle this year to recreate the magic of their 2018 campaigns

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

This combination of 2022 and 2021 file photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. Abrams is launching an intensive effort to get out the vote by urging potential supporters to cast in-person ballots the first week of early voting as she tries to navigate the state’s new election laws. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Abrams’ strategy to boost turnout: Early voting commitments

By Bill Barrow - Associated Press

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at The Neighborhood Lot on July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. A judge has ruled that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating possible illegal attempts to influence the 2020 election in the state. But he agreed to postpone the governor's appearance until after the November election. (AP Photo/Megan Varner, File)

Judge delays Gov. Kemp’s testimony in Georgia election probe

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at The Neighborhood Lot on July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. Kemp's decision to defy Donald Trump and ratify Joe Biden's presidential electors in 2020 has won Kemp credit with some Democrats. Heading into the November election, Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams needs those voters in her column. (AP Photo/Megan Varner, File)

Abrams aims to win back Dems who voted in Ga.’s GOP primary

By Bill Barrow - Associated Press

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams answers questions from the crowd as she speaks during a visit to the Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. On Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, Abrams accused Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of trying to buy votes with a plan to make $350 payments to more than 3 million Georgians who benefit from Medicaid, subsidized child health insurance, food stamps or cash welfare. (Matt Hamilton/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)

Stacey Abrams rips Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp for fighting subpoena in county prosecutor’s Trump probe

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks about the economy on July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan Varner, File)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fights subpoena in Fulton County probe

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at The Neighborhood Lot on Friday, July 29, 2022, in McDonough, Ga. On Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, Kemp announced he would use federal COVID-19 relief money to make $350 payments to more than 3 million Georgians who benefit from Medicaid, subsidized child health insurance, food stamps or cash welfare. (AP Photo/Megan Varner, File)

Kemp will hand out up to $1.2B in cash to poorer Georgians

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

Billie Eilish performs on stage during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2019 in Atlanta, Sept. 15, 2019. The cancellation of the major music festival has ignited a new fight over Georgia gun laws. Live Nation has refused to say why it abruptly called off September 2022’s Music Midtown festival. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)

Cancellation of Atlanta festival sparks new fight over guns

By Sudhin Thanawala - Associated Press

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks to the media during Georgia's primary election on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Stacey Abrams blasted for trying to pin high inflation on Georgia’s governor

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

CORRECTION TO SECOND QUARTER IN SECOND SENTENCE-- FILE - Consumers fill up at a Shell gas station July 13, 2022, in Miami Beach, Fla. Energy giant Shell has posted record profits for a second straight quarter as the company continues to benefit from the soaring price of oil and gas fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine. London-based Shell said it’s second quarter adjusted earnings rose to $11.5 billion from $5.5 billion in the same three month period last year. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Kemp suspends Georgia gas taxes through mid-September

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

This combination of 2022 and 2021 file photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. Abrams announced Friday, July 8, 2022 that she had raised $22 million for her campaign in the two months ended June 30, far outdistancing the $6.8 million that Kemp raised during that time. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Georgia’s Abrams tries to one-up Kemp in call for payments

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr speaks at the state capitol in Atlanta. Campaign finance results show Carr has been outraised by Democratic challenger Jen Jordan in the two months that ended June 30. That's one of the campaign finance results for Georgia's statewide races reported Friday, July 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Jordan out raises incumbent Carr in Ga. attorney general race

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

This combination of 2022 and 2021 file photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. Abrams announced Friday, July 8, 2022 that she had raised $22 million for her campaign in the two months ended June 30, far outdistancing the $6.8 million that Kemp raised during that time. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Georgia’s Stacey Abrams raises $22M in 2 months, far outpacing Kemp

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. The Republican Kemp announced Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that his campaign committee had raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30. Abrams hasn't released June 30, 2022, numbers but raised more than $20 million between December and April. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Georgia’s Brian Kemp raises $3.8M for reelection bid

By Jeff Amy - Associated Press

A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Governor suspends Georgia gas taxes through mid-August

Associated Press

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks to the media during Georgia's primary election on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Stacey Abrams embraces culture wars in Georgia governor’s race

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times