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Attorney General
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OVERVIEW
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When Georgia voters cast their ballot for the state's next attorney general, their choice is between Democrat Thurbert Baker, a veteran politician originally appointed to the job, and Republican challenger, Shannon Goessling, a veteran prosecutor who has never been involved in politics.
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THE CANDIDATES
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Thurbert Baker
Party: Democrat
Age: 49
Occupation: Lawyer, state attorney general
Family: Married; two daughters
Education: Law degree, Emory University
Political Experience: Georgia House of Representatives, 1988-97; attorney general since 1997
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Shannon Goessling
Party: Republican
Age: 34
Occupation: Lawyer; owner of a home remodeling company
Family: Single
Education: Emory University, law degree
Political Experience: First political race
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