ATLANTA - Six people have qualified so far in Georgia's nationally watched gubernatorial race, as the qualifying period enters its final 48 hours.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Brian Kemp and former Navy SEAL Clay Tippins qualified, bringing the number of Republicans seeking the governor's mansion to four. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and former state lawmaker Hunter Hill are also in the race.
Two other former state lawmakers - both Democrats - are seeking their party's nomination, Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans.
The lieutenant governor's race still has five candidates seeking the post, with three Republicans - David Shafer, Rick Jeffares and Geoff Duncan - and two Democrats, Sarah Riggs Amico and Triana Arnold James, in the race.
As of Thursday morning, two metro Atlanta congressmen - U.S. reps. Hank Johnson (D-4) and John Lewis (D-5) - had no opposition, nor does U.S. Rep. Austin Scott (R-8) or Tom Graves (R-14). Scott's district surrounds Augusta, while Graves' 14th district includes portions of northwest Georgia, including Rome.
MORE POLITICAL NEWS FROM 11ALIVE.COM
- 'Track and deport' | Kemp releases first gubernatorial campaign commercial
- Election 2018: Who's qualified, who's yet to come
- Qualifying begins Monday in nationally watched Georgia races
- VP Mike Pence to headline major Georgia GOP fundraiser
- Cagle broke the law when he threatened Delta, Democratic candidate says
- Pro-gun lawmakers pass tax reform plan without huge break for Delta
- Eyes on Delta and the NRA: Who gave the most $$$ to our politicians?
- NRA stance imperils Georgia fuel tax break for Delta
- 'I will kill' legislation that benefits Delta after NRA split
- Two Staceys are running for Georgia's governor
- Ex-Navy SEAL enters Georgia governor's race
- Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle enters race for Georgia governor
- Governor 2018: Williams endorsed by Trump advisor
- Ga. House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams joins governor's race
