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ATLANTA — Just a few weeks ago, some suggested Atlanta was about to name its first white mayor in a generation. Instead, there’s a hard-fought runoff battle that’s expected to break down largely along racial lines Tuesday.
Mary Norwood, the white candidate, and former state Sen. Kasim Reed, an African- American, are vying for racial crossover votes, with victory likely hinging on black-versus-white turnout.
“There is no dominant issue that distinguishes these two other than she’s a white woman and he’s a black guy,” said political strategist Tom Houck.
