Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson meet in their only scheduled debate of the Georgia governor campaign, arguing over multiple issues raised by voters at a town hall-style event in Doraville.
Across coverage, the candidates clash on the economy and affordability, and they also dispute how their positions relate to former President Donald Trump. Outlets additionally report debate exchanges focused on healthcare and on questions about technology and data centers in Georgia. Washington Examiner also notes that the contenders address election security, while other reporting emphasizes the broader themes of economic policy and Trump-era alignment. The debate features direct questioning from voters as both candidates trade attacks and respond with differing policy approaches and political framing.
