Georgia governor race: Bottoms accepts 6 debates, challenges Jackson
Keisha Lance Bottoms is officially announcing her bid to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia's governor. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms says she has agreed to participate in six televised debates ahead of Georgia's gubernatorial election and is urging Republican nominee Rick Jackson to join her.
What we know:
Bottoms' campaign announced the debate commitments Monday, saying the events would give voters opportunities to hear directly from the candidates in several parts of the state.
"Georgians deserve to hear directly from candidates for public office with multiple debates around the state," Bottoms said. "I’m ready to debate Rick Jackson in Atlanta, Macon and Savannah."
Bottoms also criticized Jackson over his business dealings and accused him of avoiding debates. Jackson's campaign did not immediately respond to the claims included in Bottoms' announcement.
Where and when the debates are planned
According to Bottoms' campaign, she has accepted invitations to the following debates:
- Sept. 17: Middle Georgia Matters in Macon
- Sept. 22: 11Alive in Atlanta, with a simulcast planned for stations in Savannah, Macon, Columbus and Augusta
- Oct. 6: Atlanta News First town hall debate in Atlanta, with a planned simulcast on Gray Media stations across Georgia
- Oct. 12: Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate in Atlanta
- Oct. 13: WJCL-TV debate in Savannah
- Date TBD: CNN debate in Atlanta, scheduled to air nationally
What we don't know:
Bottoms' campaign said Jackson has not accepted the Oct. 12 Atlanta Press Club debate. The announcement did not specify whether Jackson has accepted or declined any of the other debate invitations.
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