Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018

Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018
November 6, 2018

 
Nominee Brian Kemp Stacey Abrams
Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent Governor

Nathan Deal
Republican

The 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018 concurrently with other statewide and local elections to elect the next Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal is term-limited and thus cannot seek reelection to a third consecutive term. The primary elections were held on May 22, 2018 and a primary runoff was held on July 24, 2018 between Republican candidates Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp. The Democratic nominee is Stacey Abrams, and the Republican nominee is Brian Kemp.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in runoff

Eliminated in primary

Withdrew

Declined

Endorsements

Casey Cagle
Governors
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State Senators
State Representatives
Individuals
Organizations
Hunter Hill
U.S. Senators
State Representatives
U.S. Reps
Clay Tippins
State Representatives
Michael Williams
Individuals

First round

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Casey
Cagle		 Hunter
Hill		 Brian
Kemp		 Clay
Tippins		 Michael
Williams		 Other Undecided
Opinion Savvy May 15–16, 2018 515 ± 4.3% 31% 14% 20% 12% 5% 4% 15%
SurveyUSA May 10–15, 2018 558 ± 5.1% 35% 10% 17% 8% 3% – 27%
University of Georgia April 19–26, 2018 507 ± 4.4% 41% 9% 10% 4% 3% 1%[38] 33%
Meeting Street Research (R-Citizens for Georgia’s Future) March 1 and 3–4, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 38% 10% 10% 3% 2% 3%[39] 35%
Clarion Research (R-Hill) March 2–3, 2018 547 ± 4.5% 48% 21% 15% 8% 7% – –
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 27% 11% 13% 12% 5% 1%[40] 31%
Meeting Street Research (R-Citizens for Georgia’s Future) February 6–7, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 31% 7% 12% 5% 2% 3% 40%
The Wickers Group (R-Kemp) October 21–24, 2017 400 ± 4.5% 34% 1% 13% 0% 1% – 48%
Landmark/Rosetta Stone October 16–17, 2017 800 ± 3.5% 35% 9% 7% 1% 4% – 44%
McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cagle) September 28 – October 1, 2017 600 ± 4.0% 41% 4% 12% 2% 3% – 39%

Results

Initial primary results by county:
  Cagle—50–60%
  Cagle—40–50%
  Cagle—<40%
  Kemp—<40%
  Kemp—40–50%
  Hill—<40%
  Tie
Republican primary results[41][42]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Casey Cagle 236,987 38.95
Republican Brian Kemp 155,189 25.51
Republican Hunter Hill 111,464 18.32
Republican Clay Tippins 74,182 12.19
Republican Michael Williams 29,619 4.87
Republican Eddie Hayes 939 0.15
Total votes 608,380 100

Runoff

Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp advanced to a runoff on July 24 since neither candidate amassed over 50% of the vote in the May 22 primary. [43] On July 18, President Trump tweeted his support for Kemp, and Vice President Pence traveled to Georgia to campaign with him on July 20.[44]

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Casey
Cagle		 Brian
Kemp		 Undecided
Trafalgar Group (R) July 21–22, 2018 1,177 ± 2.7% 41% 59% 0%
SurveyUSA July 15–19, 2018 688 ± 4.7% 34% 40% 26%
Opinion Savvy July 17–18, 2018 466 ± 4.5% 37% 55% 8%
University of Georgia July 5–12, 2018 769 ± 3.5% 41% 44% 15%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Kemp) June 26–28, 2018 500 ± 4.0% 45% 45% –
Cygnal June 26–27, 2018 812 ± 3.4% 44% 43% 14%
Rosetta Stone June 7, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 48% 41% 12%
McLaughlin & Associates (R-Cagle) May 29–31, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 52% 42% 5%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Kemp) May 29–31, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 46% 45% 9%

Debates

Results

Brian Kemp easily won the runoff by nearly 40 points despite the latest polls having him up by no more than 18. Cagle won only two counties, Monroe and Stephens.[45]

Republican primary runoff results[46]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Kemp 408,595 69.45
Republican Casey Cagle 179,712 30.55
Total votes 588,307 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Endorsements

Stacey Abrams
Federal politicians
Statewide and local politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Websites and newspapers
Stacey Evans
Federal politicians
Statewide Politicians
State Legislators
Local politicians

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Stacey
Abrams		 Stacey
Evans		 Undecided
Opinion Savvy May 15–16, 2018 522 ± 4.3% 58% 19% 23%
SurveyUSA May 10–15, 2018 475 ± 6.2% 43% 24% 33%
20-20 Insight (D-Evans) May 9–15, 2018 433 ± 5.4% 42% 34% 25%
University of Georgia April 12–18, 2018 473 ± 4.5% 33% 15% 52%
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 29% 17% 54%

Results

Primary results by county:
  Abrams—80–90%
  Abrams—70–80%
  Abrams—60–70%
  Abrams—50–60%
  Evans—50–60%
  Evans—60–70%
Democratic primary results[99]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stacey Abrams 424,305 76.44
Democratic Stacey Evans 130,784 23.56
Total votes 555,089 100.0

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[103] Tossup September 28, 2018
Rothenberg Political Report[104] Tilt R September 28, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball[105] Tossup October 4, 2018
RealClearPolitics[106] Tossup October 2, 2018
Daily Kos[107] Lean R September 17, 2018
Fox News[108][lower-alpha 1] Tossup October 10, 2018
Politico[109] Tossup October 9, 2018
Notes
  1. ↑ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races

Endorsements

Stacey Abrams (D)
Former U.S. Executive Branch officials
Federal politicians
Statewide and local politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Websites and newspapers
Brian Kemp (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. Senators
U.S Representatives
State politicians
Organizations
Individuals

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Brian
Kemp (R)		 Stacey
Abrams (D)		 Ted
Metz (L)		 Other Undecided
University of Georgia September 30 – October 9, 2018 1,232 ± 2.8% 48% 46% 2% – 4%
SurveyUSA October 3–8, 2018 655 ± 4.9% 47% 45% – 2% 6%
Public Policy Polling (D-Georgia Engaged) October 5–6, 2018 729 ± 3.0% 46% 46% – – 7%
Landmark Communications October 1, 2018 964 ± 3.2% 48% 46% 2% – 3%
SurveyMonkey September 9–24, 2018 1,955 ± 3.0% 43% 43% – – 14%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Abrams) September 17–20, 2018 603 ± 4.1% 42% 48% 3% – 7%
University of Georgia August 26 – September 4, 2018 1,020 ± 3.1% 45% 45% 2% – 8%
Gravis Marketing July 27–29, 2018 650 ± 3.8% 44% 46% – – 10%
SurveyUSA July 15–19, 2018 1,199 ± 4.3% 46% 44% – – 10%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Abrams) May 23–25, 2018 601 ± 4.0% 40% 49% – – –
Mason-Dixon February 20–23, 2018 625 ± 4.0% 37% 40% – – 23%

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Brian Kemp
Democratic Stacey Abrams
Libertarian Ted Metz
Independent Larry Odom
Majority
Turnout

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  116. ↑ Hank Johnson. "Great to see .@staceyabrams @GoIUPAT District Council 77 in Decatur this weekend. She's inspiring & will be an outstanding governor. #StaceyAbrams #DekalbDems #NewtonDems #GwinnettDems #RockdaleDems". Twitter.
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  118. ↑ Kirsten Gillibrand. "I was so fired up to make calls for @StaceyAbrams today in Georgia!". Twitter.
  119. ↑ Tom Perriello. "GA-Gov race = test case on whether some white Christians are rejecting Trump's GOP. Unifier @staceyabrams speaks powerfully of her faith vs Kemp who embraces unChristian rhetoric of hate and division. Recent shifts at Southern Baptist Covention may prove prophetic". Twitter.
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  129. ↑ Justin Fairfax. "Georgia is going BLUE in 2018! @TerryMcAuliffe & I headlined an event for dear friend & the next Governor of Georgia @staceyabrams! #TeamAbrams #WeRiseTogether". Twitter.
  130. ↑ John Hickenlooper. "Fired up for @staceyabrams! #gapol". Twitter.
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  132. ↑ John Legend. "I'm proud to be in Atlanta to support @StaceyAbrams in her race for Governor of Georgia". Twitter.
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  134. ↑ Holland Taylor. "I am so thrilled by Stacey Abrams' climb to a high level where we can all see her, welcome her, & cheer her on from wherever we are! Georgia-- how exciting to have a new extraordinary leader in your midst!". Twitter.
  135. ↑ Jussie Smollett. "Georgia folks, I'm here to tell y'all, @staceyabrams is worth your vote. Don't make excuses in November". Twitter.
  136. ↑ Kenny Leon. "@staceyabrams for Ga Governor!! I'm in NY working on @AmericanSonPlay for broadway but I have applied for my absentee ballot. No excuses..vote vote vote". Twitter.
  137. ↑ Kara Swisher. "Look it's me and @hilaryr with the next Governor of Georgia @staceyabrams. You can listen to a podcast we did with her almost a year ago on Recode Decode". Twitter.
  138. ↑ Kandi Burruss. "Yesterday was a great day around so many inspiring women coming together to help make history & change Georgia for the better!". Twitter.
  139. ↑ Monica. "The energy, love & respect in the room yesterday was powerful !! @staceyabrams we support you !! You can see the joy in our faces! Change is coming ..." Twitter.
  140. ↑ Tara Strong. "#FightBack#VoteBlue. As usual, Republicans turn to cheating. Why? They're racist, misogynist cheaters. That's it. #JusticeForVoters vote @staceyabrams". Twitter.
  141. ↑ "Candidates - Black Economic Alliance". Black Economic Alliance. August 13, 2018.
  142. ↑ Jim Dean (June 3, 2017). "Stacey Abrams Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor with Nationwide Grassroots Support". Democracy for America.
  143. ↑ Morrow, Nick (June 15, 2018). "HRC Endorses Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor | Human Rights Campaign". Human Rights Campaign. Human Rights Campaign.
  144. ↑ Donald Trump. "Congratulations to Brian Kemp on your very big win in Georgia last night. Wow, 69-30, those are big numbers. Now go win against the open border, crime loving opponent that the Democrats have given you. She is weak on Vets, the Military and the 2nd Amendment. Win!". Twitter.
  145. ↑ Mike Pence. "Secretary of State @BrianKempGA is a strong supporter of the #MAGA Agenda - jobs, public safety & 2nd amendment- and Brian Kemp will be a great Governor for Georgia! He has my full endorsement. Look forward to campaigning with him this Saturday in Macon! More details to come..." Twitter.
  146. ↑ "Mike Pence to headline rally for Brian Kemp". www.gainesvilletimes.com.
  147. ↑ "Randy Evans on Twitter".
  148. ↑ David Perdue. ".@BrianKempGA has my full support, and I'm going to do all I can to help him get elected as our next Governor, and keep Georgia headed in the right direction". Twitter.
  149. ↑ Johnny Isakson. "I congratulate Brian Kemp on a hard-fought victory, and I look forward to supporting him and the entire GOP ticket in November". Twitter.
  150. ↑ Newt Gingrich. "I endorse Brian Kemp for Governor of Georgia.Brian is proven conservative leader with plans to track and deport criminal illegals, dismantle gangs, and reform Georgia's education system so students come first.He is ready to put his private sector experience to work for Georgians". Twitter.
  151. ↑ Brian Kemp. "BREAKING: Congressman @JodyHice Endorses Kemp for Governor". Twitter.
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  153. ↑ Karen Handel. "Congratulations to Brian Kemp on his nomination for Governor. It's time to begin to unite our party and work toward victory in November. #gapol". Twitter.
  154. ↑ Barry Loudermilk. "Congratulations @BrianKempGA on your victory tonight! Looking forward to working with you as our next Governor - to keep Georgia moving forward!". Twitter.
  155. ↑ Buddy Carter. "Glad to have @BrianKempGA in Savannah today. I'm proud to support him for our next #GAGov!". Twitter.
  156. ↑ Nathan Deal. "Together, we'll continue to keep our state the best place in the country to live, work and raise a family. This November, join me in electing Brian the 83rd governor of Georgia. (2/2)". Twitter.
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  158. ↑ Elliot, Richard (July 17, 2018). "Former rival endorses Brian Kemp for governor".
  159. ↑ "Kemp endorsed by Dooleys, Clay Tippins rival as runoff enters final days".
  160. ↑ "Georgia Rep. David Clark To Lead Veterans For Kemp Coalition". Ammoland.com. June 7, 2018.
  161. ↑ Brian Kemp. "Proud to be endorsed by Commissioner @nancy_jester - who has a record of backing law enforcement and fighting for government transparency. Together, we will put hardworking Georgians first! #gapol #tcot #gafirst". Twitter.
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  163. ↑ Kemp for Governor (September 27, 2017). "Susan Holmes Backs Brian Kemp" – via YouTube.
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  165. ↑ "REP. SAM TEASLEY: BRIAN KEMP IS A CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION". June 28, 2018.
  166. ↑ "MEDIA ADVISORY: KEMP TO ROLL-OUT PLAN TO STOP AND DISMANTLE GANGS WITH COBB DA VIC REYNOLDS". April 9, 2018.
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  168. 1 2 3 4 5 "KEMP RACKS UP 25 ENDORSEMENTS AT GMA". June 28, 2018.
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