Trump, Pence, Obama, Oprah Headline GA Governor's Race Last Hours

ATLANTA, GA -- It's America's most watched governor's race, as Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams are running for Georgia's top statewide office. Abrams is seeking to become the nation's first African-American female governor in history, while Kemp is aiming to maintain the GOP's stronghold on the office that it's enjoyed since 2002. National Democrats also hope that Georgia will become a swing state, as the nation's midterm elections are widely being seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump's controversial White House administration.

From now until Election Day, your local Patch will be offering the most comprehensive and thorough election coverage of the governor's race and all of the other local races, issues and referendums that matter to you.

Here's a look at last week's developments in Georgia's nationally watched races:

Kemp's Office Accuses Georgia Democrats Of Hacking Attempt

Less than 48 hours before Georgia voters head to the polls to cast ballots on who will become the Peach State's next governor, the office of the Republican candidate in the race has announced it is investigation his challenger's political party for an alleged hacking attempt. Read more here.

President Trump Speaks At Brian Kemp Campaign Rally

President Trump will appear at a Sunday afternoon campaign rally for Republican Brian Kemp, who is in a tight race against Democrat Stacey Abrams, to become Georgia's next governor. On the final weekend before next Tuesday's Georgia elections, Trump is in Macon to rally voters to support Kemp, whom he has endorsed and supported previously on Twitter.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on November 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. Trump is holding two Make America Great Again rallies in Georgia and Tennessee today. (Photo by Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty Images)

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Barack Obama In Atlanta For Stacey Abrams

ormer president Barack Obama was in Atlanta to campaign for Stacey Abrams, as Georgia's nationally watched governor's race enters what could be its final hours. Obama appeared at a Friday afternoon rally at Morehouse College on behalf of Abrams, who is seeking to become the nation's first African-American female governor in history next Tuesday. Virtually every recent poll taken shows Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp in a statistical dead heat, with about 5 percent of voters undecided.

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 02: Former US President Barack Obama and Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams pose for a photo during a campaign rally at Morehouse College on November 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Obama spoke in Atlanta to endorse Abrams and encourage Georgians to vote. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

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New Citizens Can Vote If They Provide Proof Of Citizenship

A federal judge ruled Friday afternoon that naturalized US citizens who've been blocked from registering in Georgia must be allowed to vote if they can provide proof of citizenship at the polls. The ruling comes just hours before next Tuesday's nationally watched Georgia governor's race. Read more here.

New Poll Shows GA Governor's Race Tied As Early Voting Ends

s early voting comes to an end Friday, a new poll shows the nation's most watched governor's race could be headed for a runoff next month. The new poll, conducted by Channel 2 and the AJC, shows Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams in a statistical tie at 46 percent, within the poll's 3-percentage-point margin of error. It's just the latest poll to show neither candidate is polling close enough to win an outright victory next Tuesday. Read more here.

Everything To Know About The Georgia 2018 Midterm Elections

Next Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, is Election Day 2018 in Georgia is next week coming up fast. Here's what you need to know about candidates, key races, polling places, and more ahead of next Tuesday. Read more here.

Broady Touts Affordable Healthcare, Veterans Funding

Democrat Flynn Broady is challenging incumbent Republican Barry Loudermilk for the 11th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 6 midterms. Read more here.

Handel: Fix 'Broken' Immigration System, Cut Federal Spending

Republican incumbent Karen Handel is facing Democrat Lucy McBath in the 6th Congressional District race for the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Read more here.

Trump, Obama Coming To GA Before Historic Governor's Election

President Donald Trump will appear at a Brian Kemp campaign rally on Saturday, one day after former President Barack Obama makes a Stacey Abrams appearance in Atlanta, as the nation's most watched governor's race enters what could be its final days. Read more here.

Oprah Campaigning For Abrams In Marietta, Decatur On Thursday

Oprah Winfrey will campaign for Stacey Abrams on Thursday at two metro Atlanta locations, as the nation's most watched governor's race enters what could be it final days. Read more here.

Will Ferrell Stumping For Stacey Abrams In GA Governor's Race

Hollywood actor Will Ferrell was spotted recently in Georgia campaigning for Democrat Stacey Abrams, who is seeking to become the nation's first African-American female governor in history one week from now. Read more here.

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