In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp shake hands after an Atlanta Press Club debate at Georgia Public Television in Atlanta.
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In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp shake hands after an Atlanta Press Club debate at Georgia Public Television in Atlanta.

On this edition of Political Rewind, it’s election day in Georgia. 

GOP voters are going to the polls to select a candidate for governor and other offices.  Whose endorsement will matter most to them, President Trump’s support for Brian Kemp or Governor Deal’s favorite, Casey Cagle?  Meanwhile, Democrats have two congressional races to resolve.  They’ll choose candidates to face Republican incumbents some observers believe are vulnerable to a challenge.  Plus, even before the winners are chosen, the attack ads have begun.

 

Panelists:

AJC Washington Correspondent Tamar Hallerman

Democratic State Senator Nan Orrock

Republican Strategist Julianne Thompson

Columbus Ledger Enquirer Reporter Chuck Williams