Georgia

There was only a total vote difference between D and R of 52,000 in this primary. In 2014 Jason Carter gained 75,000 more votes than all R candidates combined did between the primary and the general. For him it wasn’t enough because he started out 292,000 down. Stacey is only down 52,000 going into the general.

R turnout for this primary was almost the same as 2014 (607,000 vs 596,000 in 2014), but D’s added 251,000 more voters this time around (555,000 this time vs 304,000 in 2014). That makes for a very close race.

So it could be close. As always, turnout is the key, and Stacey appears to be very good at that.

Stacey has already responded to the attack regarding her finances (I am certain this attack was expected, so they were ready, the sign of a well run campaign). From a press release:

Despite being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt after settling a racial discrimination lawsuit, the Georgia GOP has launched an absurd and hollow attack on Stacey Abrams’ personal finances.

Since the beginning of her campaign, Abrams has been transparent about how her role as the sole provider for her parents, grandmother, and niece has impacted her personal finances and her plans to help Georgians achieve economic security, and has appropriately disclosed information regarding her finances via her personal financial disclosures.

“Stacey Abrams has always been open and honest about the financial challenges she has faced while taking care of her family — challenges that many Georgians share. The GOP’s hypocrisy on this issue would be laughable if it didn’t demonstrate how out of touch they are with the struggles of everyday families,” said Abrams campaign spokesperson Priyanka Mantha. “Just as Abrams released personal financial disclosures earlier this year, she will release tax returns once there is a GOP nominee.”