It’s Official: Perdue Challenges Kemp for Governor Ga., Securing a divisive Primary GOP

Trump pushed Perdue to challenge Kemp, whom Trump has criticized for failing to help him overturn the 2020 election results, based on his false claims that the presidential race was stolen from he. But Republicans nationwide have voiced fear at the idea of ​​holding a preliminary in Georgia, especially since Abrams has faced no competition for her party’s nomination. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R), who leads the Republican Governors Association and has also drawn Trump’s wrath for his state’s 2020 results certification, has indicated that the group will support the Republican governor. incumbent.