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Education takes an unusual back seat in Georgia election

FILE - Georgia Democratic nominee for governor Stacey Abrams unveils a teacher pay raise proposal on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Tucker, Ga. Abrams was accepting the endorsement of the Georgia Association of Educators. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

FILE - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, right, speaks to an Oconee County school administrator after announcing K-12 priorities for his second term at a reelection campaign event at Dove Creek Elementary School in Statham, Ga., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. The Republican wants to give $25 million in grants to help improve student academic performance. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

Buses depart from Camp Creek Elementary School in Lilburn, Ga., after school on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Polls show K-12 education trailing among voter concerns in Georgia this year as candidates talk more about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)

Children walk home from Camp Creek Elementary School in Lilburn, Ga., after school on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Polls show K-12 education trailing among voter concerns in Georgia this year as candidates talk more about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)

Education takes an unusual back seat in Georgia election