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Georgia's Democratic candidate for governor vows to fight on
Kemp resigns as secretary of state to begin transition to governor
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One of the top stories in Georgia in 2018 was a grueling and contentious race for Georgia governor, Republican Brian Kemp emerged victorious over challenger Stacey Abrams, a Democrat. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — Republican Brian Kemp resigned Thursday as Georgia's secretary of state, a day after his campaign said he had captured enough votes to become governor. His Democratic rival, Stacey Abrams, refused to concede and her campaign demanded that state officials "count every single vote."
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