Kemp endorses Dolezal in Georgia lieutenant governor race
Sen. Greg Dolezal and Gov. Brian Kemp (FOX 5 Atlanta file photos)
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed state Sen. Greg Dolezal, the Republican nominee for Georgia lieutenant governor. Dolezal faces Democratic state Sen. Josh McLaurin in the November election.
What they're saying:
Kemp said he has worked with Dolezal for years and has seen his work in the state Senate firsthand. The governor pointed to their efforts on tax cuts, educational opportunities and infrastructure as reasons for his endorsement.
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The other side:
McLaurin had not responded to the endorsement at the time of the report.