Brian Kemp

Brian Porter Kemp is an American politician serving since January 2019 as the 83rd governor of Georgia. A member of the Republican Party, Kemp served as the 27th secretary of state of Georgia from 2010 to 2018, and as a member of the Georgia State Senate from 2003 to 2007.
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Some of the key events about Brian Kemp

  • 1994
    Established Kemp Development and Construction Company
  • 2002
    Elected to the Georgia State Senate
  • 2006
    Appointed as Georgia's Secretary of State
  • 2010
    Implemented Georgia's voter identification law
  • 2010
    Faced allegations of improper campaign contributions during his run for Georgia Secretary of State
  • 2014
    Launched the "SEC Primary" initiative to increase Georgia's influence in presidential primaries
  • 2014
    Accused of failing to process 40,000 voter registration applications as Secretary of State
  • 2015
    Created the Student Ambassador Program to promote civic engagement among high school students
  • 2015
    Oversaw a data breach that exposed personal information of 6 million Georgia voters
  • 2016
    Rejected a federal offer to help secure Georgia's voting systems against potential hacking
  • 2017
    Purged over 500,000 voter registrations from Georgia's voter rolls
  • 2018
    Elected as Governor of Georgia
  • 2018
    Refused to recuse himself from overseeing the gubernatorial election in which he was a candidate
  • 2018
    Accused of voter suppression tactics during his gubernatorial campaign
  • 2019
    Signed the "heartbeat bill" restricting abortion in Georgia
  • 2019
    Signed a controversial "heartbeat" abortion bill into law, banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy
  • 2020
    Reopened Georgia's economy early during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020
    Faced criticism for reopening Georgia's economy early during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2021
    Signed a restrictive voting law that critics argued would disproportionately affect minority voters
  • 2022
    Re-elected as Governor of Georgia, defeating Stacey Abrams for a second time

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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast US: Death Toll Surpasses 100

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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast U.S., Death Toll Nears 100

Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across the Southeast U. S., claiming nearly 100 lives. Rescue efforts intensify in North Carolina as officials struggle to deliver supplies to isolated areas amid widespread destruction.

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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast U.S., Leaving 60 Dead and Billions in Damage

Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across southeastern U. S., causing at least 60 deaths and up to $100 billion in damages. Massive cleanup efforts begin as states grapple with flooding, power outages, and destroyed infrastructure.

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Hurricane Helene Unleashes Havoc: Hundreds Rescued Across Southeast US

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Tropical Storm Helene Wreaks Havoc Across Southeastern US

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Georgia Democrats Challenge Gov. Kemp Over Election Board Controversies

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Society, Politics • August 29 2024, 07:26 PM  •  611 views
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Harris-Walz Duo Embarks on Georgia Bus Tour, Targeting Rural Votes

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Society, Politics • August 28 2024, 05:27 PM  •  551 views
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Society, Politics • August 24 2024, 10:07 AM  •  1108 views
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Society, Politics • August 23 2024, 02:46 PM  •  269 views
Trump Shifts Stance on Georgia Governor Kemp, Signaling Republican Unity

Trump Shifts Stance on Georgia Governor Kemp, Signaling Republican Unity

Former President Trump has changed his tone towards Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, expressing gratitude and support. This marks a significant shift in their relationship, potentially impacting Republican strategy in Georgia.

Society, Politics • August 23 2024, 04:37 AM  •  677 views
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Society, Politics • August 15 2024, 07:24 PM  •  312 views
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