AP Explains: A close Georgia governor's race, still ongoing

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats and Republicans nationwide had their eyes trained on Georgia to see whether the emerging battleground state, would elect the first black woman governor in American history or double down on the Deep South's GOP tendencies with an acolyte of President Donald Trump.

But they'll have to wait a little longer.

Here's a look at what's happening in the contest, why Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams agree it's not over and what it means in Georgia and beyond.

KEMP LEADS AND ABSENTEES LOOM

With almost 3.9 million votes counted, Kemp stood at 50.5 percent, enough for an outright victory under a quirky Georgia law requiring a majority to win a general election without a runoff.