Close Races in Georgia

A new Atlanta Journal Constitution poll in Georgia finds the race for governor is in a dead heat with Gov. Nathan Deal (R) barely ahead of challenger Jason Carter (D), 43% to 42%.

In the race for Senate, David Perdue (R) holds a slightly bigger lead over Michelle Nunn (D), 45% to 41%.

However, a new InsiderAdvantage poll finds Deal with a four point lead in the governor’s race, 44% to 40%, and gives Perdue a 10 point lead in the Senate race, 50% to 40%.