Georgia governor candidates debate again, with one more to go

On Thursday night, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his leading Republican challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, had their second of three debates.

(READ MORE: Perdue hugs Trump as he runs to right in Georgia Republican primary)

In what was often a heated affair, Kemp and Perdue clashed on topics like elections, rising crime, former President Donald Trump's endorsement, economic recovery and who would be more likely to defeat Democrat candidate for governor Stacey Abrams.

Republicans Catherine Davis, Kandiss Taylor and Tom Williams are also challenging Kemp.

READ MORE: Candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue meets voters in Ringgold

The Republican primary will be held May 24. The winner will face Abrams, who faces no opposition in the primary, on Nov. 8.

A candidate must win more than 50% of the vote to avoid a primary runoff. If needed, a primary runoff would be held June 21.

The last debate is at 7 p.m. Sunday. You'll be able to watch the full debate on GPB.

On Saturday, Taylor will make campaign stops in Summerville, Chickamauga, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Dalton and Chatsworth. Times and locations can be found here.

Early voting in Georgia begins Monday.

Contact Andrew Wilkins at awilkins@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6659. Follow him on Twitter @tweetatwilkins.

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