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Georgia Governor Race Tightens as Candidates Make Final Appeals

As the race for the Georgia governorship heats up, Republican billionaire Rick Jackson and Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms find themselves in a dead heat, according to recent polls. With Election Day approaching, both candidates are intensifying their campaigns, with Jackson rallying support and voicing concerns about rural voter turnout. He has invested heavily in his campaign, outspending Bottoms by a significant margin, yet faces challenges from strong Democratic enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Bottoms is focusing on courting Latino voters to boost her base. With the stakes high and a split among voters, experts warn that the outcome remains too close to call.
AP News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, MultiState, Yahoo, WABE, Politico, FOX 5 Atlanta, 11Alive.com, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Valdosta Daily Times