The rematch between Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams has exposed stark policy divides on Georgia’s most pressing issues. Here’s a closer look at where the candidates stand:

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(L-R) State Election Board member Rick Jeffares, executive director James Mills, vice chair Janice Johnston, and member Janelle King appear during an election board meeting at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The board will consider voting on a rule that would allow the board to trigger a switch to hand-marked paper ballots. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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