Brian Kemp's address to supporters in Athens, GA was optimistic but the Republican candidate did not formally declare victory.

Brian Kemp's address to supporters in Athens, GA was optimistic but the Republican candidate did not formally declare victory. / GPB News

Republican candidate for Governor Brian Kemp addresses supporters but does not declare victory in front of a large crowd in Athens, GA.

Joan Kirchner Carr (left) with Chris Carr at The Classic Center in Athens. Carr won reelection as Attorney General.

Joan Kirchner Carr (left) with Chris Carr at The Classic Center in Athens. Carr won reelection as Attorney General. / GPB News

Journalists wait after 2 a.m. to hear Brian Kemp speak to supporters.

Journalists wait after 2 a.m. to hear Brian Kemp speak to supporters. / GPB News

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens.

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens. / GPB News

Republican State Rep. Susan Holmes waits as results come in during Brian Kemp's election night party.

Republican State Rep. Susan Holmes waits as results come in during Brian Kemp's election night party. / GPB News

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens.

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens. / GPB News

Outgoing Gov. Nathan Deal addresses Brian Kemp supporters early in the night.

Outgoing Gov. Nathan Deal addresses Brian Kemp supporters early in the night. / GPB News

Many of the people who came out to support Brian Kemp also touted President Trump's first two years in office.

Many of the people who came out to support Brian Kemp also touted President Trump's first two years in office. / GPB News

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens.

Supporters of Brian Kemp at his election watch party in Athens. / GPB News

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