Georgia gubernatorial debate proceeds with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms answering alone
Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms will face a live debate in Georgia without a Republican opponent, as Rick Jackson has opted out.
The upcoming Georgia governor debate, scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT, will feature only Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. Republican nominee Rick Jackson declined participation, leaving Bottoms to respond to journalists' questions solo. The event will be streamed live by Georgia Public Broadcasting and hosted at the Atlanta Press Club.
Why it matters
Voters get a single-candidate view of the Democratic nominee's platform ahead of the Georgia governor race.
How this story developed
- Oct 2 Georgia Senate showdown erupts over tariffs, Iran war and personal scandal accusations
- Oct 12 Collins publicly accused Ossoff of using Georgia to launch a 2028 presidential bid.
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