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Tonight: Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidates face off in Savannah
The forum aimed to highlight coastal Georgia's unique concerns, with seven candidates discussing healthcare, housing, and economic development in a non-confrontational format.
- On Thursday, Jan 8, 2026, seven Democratic gubernatorial candidates held a forum at Jonesville Baptist Church in Savannah, broadcast live at 7 p.m. on WJCL 22 News.
- The Democratic Party of Chatham County organized the forum as the first Savannah Debate Series event to elevate coastal Georgia's voice and improve accessibility for local voters.
- Moderated by WJCL 22 News anchor Greg Coy, the forum used a question-and-answer format with one-minute introductions and 60-second answers and closings, featuring all seven Democratic candidates together for the first time and a streaming-only segment for 1st Congressional District community questions.
- Local leaders said the forum gives candidates a chance to build recognition across coastal communities as the nave quickly filled and a large audience listened, indicating strong local engagement, organizers said, while Orlando Scott and Van Johnson framed it as significant for the competitive gubernatorial race.
- With all seven candidates onstage for the first time, the primary's early dynamics may shift as the forum focused on explaining positions, while a Republican gubernatorial forum is scheduled in the spring and a general election debate between party nominees later this year.
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