Republican Declares Georgia Governor Win, Democrat Does Not Concede

Republican Declares Georgia Governor Win, Democrat Does Not Concede
Following midterm elections, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp reacts after appearing at his election night party in Athens, Ga., U.S. Reuters/Chris Aluka Berry
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Republican Brian Kemp’s campaign said on Nov. 7 he had won Georgia’s high-profile governor’s race, but Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams vowed not to concede until all ballots were counted.

“Simply put, it is mathematically impossible for Stacey Abrams to win or force a run-off election,” Kemp spokesman Cody Hall said in a statement on the evening of Nov, 7. “Brian Kemp will now begin his transition as governor-elect of Georgia.”