South Fulton Today

If elections were based on the amount of campaign financing a candidate collects, the race for governor of Georgia would be declared a no-contest win for incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp.

Kemp is awash in cash, having raised $12.7 million in his main campaign account, while his main Republican primary challenger former Sen. David Perdue has only raised approximately $1 million, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

"It is abundantly clear Gov. Kemp is the only Republican with the grassroots support, conservative record and resources to beat Stacy Abrams this November," Kemp spokesperson Cody Hall told Fox 5 Atlanta.

Kemp got a massive head start on Perdue, who entered the race in December, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Kemp has been raising money for reelection since he was sworn into office in 2019. Democratic front-runner Stacey Adams, who only began running a few days before Perdue, has raised $9.25 million.

Perdue did receive an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, although it's unclear whether that be enough to offset his lagging funds, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. The Perdue campaign is hoping Trump's backing will create some much-needed momentum.

"As the only Trump-endorsed candidate in this race, David Perdue has the message, the momentum, and the grassroots network to win in May and defeat Stacey Abrams in November," Perdue spokesperson Jenni Sweat told Fox 5 Atlanta. "While Brian Kemp collects checks from lobbyists and special interest groups, David Perdue is traveling around the state and connecting with thousands of everyday Georgians."