This is how it’s done in Georgia 💪
The RGA congratulates @BrianKempGA on his primary victory in Georgia! pic.twitter.com/jJz4mJdekN
— The RGA (@GOPGovs) May 25, 2022
During the Georgia GOP primary election, Kemp also passed a constitutional carry law. This helped Kemp secure the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Additional factors that worked in Kemp’s favor were support from the Republican Governors Association and carrying a larger war chest than Perdue.
During debates, Kemp frequently admonished his GOP challenger for blaming others over losing the Senate race to Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Reaction from Perdue
In light of Kemp’s victory today, Perdue called Kemp to concede. During the former senator’s speech to supporters, he also confirmed that he’d rally behind Kemp to keep Abrams out of the governor’s mansion.
WATCH: @DavidPerdueGA concedes the governor's race to @BrianKempGA. Perdue says he will support Kemp to make sure @staceyabrams is not governor of Georgia. @FOX5Atlanta #gapol pic.twitter.com/vnVy4lESlj
— Claire Simms (@Claire_FOX5) May 25, 2022
Before this year’s GOP primary, Kemp and Perdue were allies. The Georgia governor campaigned for both Perdue and former Sen. Kelly Loeffler when the pair ran for re-election to the US Senate.
Likely signs of a Kemp re-election
The Georgia GOP governor’s wide margin of victory shows that most Republicans in the state are behind him. Likewise, with Perdue now throwing his support behind Kemp, many of his voters will inevitably follow suit.
