From Augusta Chronicle:

First elected in 2004, Chapman has often acted independent of the Republican leadership, especially with regard to the issue of eminent domain and the future of Jekyll Island.

“When I look for a person I’m voting for, there are certain things I look for, and I try to be that,” he said. “You shouldn’t focus so much on who’s for it and who’s against it but just do what’s right for the people.”

Chapman’s decision brings to seven the number of GOP candidates, including Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, Secretary of State Karen Handel, Congressman Nathan Deal, state Sen. Eric Johnson, state Rep. Austin Scott and businessman Ray McBerry. Four Democrats have announced: former Gov. Roy Barnes, Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Adjutant General David Poythress and House Democratic Leader DuBose Porter.

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