Originally published Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 8:44 AM

Rare husband-wife duo stump for Ga.'s top offices

After running her husband's political campaigns for 26 years, Carol Porter won't be in charge of helping him get elected this year.

By ERRIN HAINES

Associated Press Writer

ATLANTA —

After running her husband's political campaigns for 26 years, Carol Porter won't be in charge of helping him get elected this year.

The 51-year-old mother of four is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, and her husband, DuBose, hopes to get that party's nod for governor next month.

The Porters raised eyebrows in February when Carol Porter announced she would run for office for the first time. Observers say such a combination is rare - maybe even unprecedented - in American politics.

In the July 20 primary, Carol Porter is facing Trish McCracken, who declined to be interviewed when reached by phone at her Augusta home. The winner of the primary will face Republican incumbent Casey Cagle in November. He has no primary opponent.

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