Former President Donald Trump coaxed Herschel Walker into the U.S. Senate race in Georgia, but it could be Gov. Brian Kemp that ends up lifting the former football star to victory next week.
Mr. Walker is leaning on Mr. Kemp — not Mr. Trump — in the homestretch of his runoff race against Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, viewing the popular governor as the strongest possible ally in his final push to win over moderate Republicans and independent voters.
Mr. Kemp headlined a fundraiser Tuesday for Mr. Walker and a recent rally on Mr. Walker’s behalf. He also is starring in a new statewide television ad that Mr.