Immigration divisive issue in Georgia’s 12th District, as nationally

Allen, Johnson offer differing views at Herald forum

Republican U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, left, held onto Georgia’s 12th Congressional District seat with roughly 59 percent of the district’s votes to 41 percent for the Democratic challenger, the Rev. Francys Johnson.

Rick Allen and Francys Johnson — Republican U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, left, held onto Georgia’s 12th Congressional District seat with roughly 59 percent of the district’s votes to 41 percent for the Democratic challenger, the Rev. Francys Johnson.

Immigration, an issue getting national attention in the midterm elections, sparked at least one contentious exchange between the candidates in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Rick Allen and Democratic challenger the Rev. Francys Johnson.

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