ATLANTA — Brad Raffensperger wants to follow the trail of Brian Kemp, who used his title as Georgia secretary of state to launch into the governor’s office.

Raffensperger joined the field of Republican contenders Wednesday, on a platform that includes more jobs, less taxation, immigration controls and other traditional GOP hallmarks, including guns, God and — these days — opposition to anything “woke.”

Like Kemp, he is focusing on voters who work hard for their money.

“Hardworking Georgians are struggling to put food on the table,” Raffensperger said. “Parents worry about their kids being indoctrinated in the classroom. Too many families live in fear of gangs, cartels, and violent criminals.”

Raffensperger earned the enmity of President Donald Trump by contradicting his claim that Geor

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