Monday, May 18, 2026
Vol. VIII
Est. 2019

The Mind Shield

News · Opinion · Politics · Analysis

Kemp defeats Trump-endorsed candidate David Perdue in Georgia GOP primary.

Kemp defeats Trump-endorsed candidate David Perdue in Georgia GOP primary.

Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp was projected to win Tuesday’s GOP primary for reelection defeating a primary challenge from former President Donald preferred candidate former Sen. David Perdue.

Other Republicans who challenged Kemp include far-right activist Kandiss Taylor, human resources professional Catherine Davis, and Tom Williams. 

Kemp managed to win outright and avoid a runoff against Perdue.

Kemp will face Democrat Stacey Abrams in a rematch of the gubernatorial contest she narrowly lost to him in 2018.