Top Pence aide joins staff of Trump enemy Brian Kemp Former President Trump has endorsed Brian Kemp's re-election challenger, former Sen. David Perdue. Axios · May 3, 2022
News briefs California population keeps falling, led by coastal losses Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Georgia's Brian Kemp raises $2.7M for reelection bid Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his main campaign committee raised $2.7 million in the period that ended April 30 The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
Kemp raises $2.7M in less than a month for reelection bid ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp added $2.7 million to his campaign account in the 26 days following the close of the legislative session, ending the latest reporting period with $10.7 million in cash on hand. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Campaign season kicks off in earnest with primaries in 14 states in May This month's primaries and runoffs will serve as a test of the power of former President Trump's endorsements up and down the ballot. WEKU · May 2, 2022
Georgia debates: Perdue runs on election, Kemp pushes record Three Republican primary debates have now concluded in Georgia's governor's race The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
Georgia’s early voting a decisive moment in state politics ATLANTA — Georgia’s primaries won’t just shape the future of the state Republican Party and test the durability of Donald Trump’s influence. The votes will also dictate the direction for state Democrats eager to build on their party’s victories in the last campaign cycle. Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022
Trump inches up support for Perdue's underdog governor's bid ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump is escalating his support for former U.S. Sen. David Perdue's uphill battle against Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia. Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022
Judge halts Kemp's unlimited fundraising in governor's race A federal judge has ruled that a special campaign committee created by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp cannot raise money unless and until he secures his party’s nomination The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 20 (April 28, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition Ballotpedia · Apr 28, 2022
Federal judge curtails law that gave Kemp fundraising advantage over Abrams ATLANTA — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a special committee to suspend raising campaign money for Gov. Brian Kemp’s reelection bid until the GOP gubernatorial nomination is decided, temporarily eliminating what had been a major advantage Republican lawmakers carved out for him. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
How Worrying Are Pro-Trump Gubernatorial Candidates Running on Rigged Election Claims? It may not be a successful strategy in general elections, but it's still deeply unnerving. Reason · Apr 28, 2022
Kemp's Georgia bill-signing tour aims to end Perdue's hopes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is projecting strength and gathering endorsements from fellow Republicans on a bill-signing tour The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Poll: In a shift, Georgia GOP voters more confident in November elections ATLANTA — Georgia Republicans are increasingly confident in the integrity of the election system despite efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to promote lies about widespread fraud, according to a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Trump drawn to celebrity in weighing midterm endorsements Republicans hoping to emerge from crowded primaries this year have spent tens of thousands of dollars hiring operatives with ties to former President Donald Trump
Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022 Kemp appoints supporter to ethics panel amid Abrams investigation ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a longtime campaign donor to Georgia's ethics commission.
Salon · Apr 26, 2022 Trump stumbles in Kemp vendetta One recent poll showed Trump-backed David Perdue losing by 24 points against Trump nemesis Brian Kemp
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Perdue hugs Trump as he runs to right in Georgia GOP primary Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue is building his campaign around Donald Trump and veering to the right as he tries to unseat Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in a May 24 GOP primary
Salon · Apr 25, 2022 Perdue opens debate with election lie Perdue claimed GOP Gov. Brian Kemp "sold us out and cost us the majority of the United States Senate"
Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022 Kemp, Perdue clash bitterly in first primary debate ATLANTA — The punches came fast and furious as Gov. Brian Kemp and his Republican challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, met in the first debate of the Georgia gubernatorial race Sunday night.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Kemp and Perdue to clash in Georgia GOP governor's debate Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and top Republican challenger David Perdue will meet Sunday for the first of three scheduled debates over the next eight days
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022 Once a debate no-show, Perdue readies for series of faceoffs with Kemp ATLANTA — David Perdue famously skipped the sole U.S. Senate runoff debate in 2021 against Democrat Jon Ossoff. Now an underdog in his primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp, the former U.S. senator is about to enter a weeklong gantlet of showdowns against the incumbent.
Ballotpedia · Apr 21, 2022 Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 19 (April 21, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Abrams seeks to end unlimited donations to Georgia's Kemp Democrat Stacey Abrams is asking a federal judge to shut down fundraising by a committee controlled by incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that can take unlimited contributions
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 From Doctor Oz to Herschel Walker: Here’s who Trump’s backing in primary races May will be a crucial proving ground for the weight of aan endorsement from the de facto head of the Republican party, writes Eric Garcia