[KC Burke]

The general thought is that without a “front runner” there is no where for enthusiasm and the feeling of backing a winner to form around.

It appears that the candidates of the party see no pecking order hierarchy within their group, why should voters see them as any more than also-rans.

[Trump20162020]

I like how Georgia seemed to count over four million votes on election night in 2016 faster than they’re counting these 150,000 or so.

[kabar]

This format is the norm in GA. Why should Reps be discouraged from voting knowing that their favorite candidate has a shot at the runoff? The turnout of independent voters may be depressed due to the lack of a race between two distinct candidates.

Turnout is the key. The Dems are energized and motivated behind one candidate, who has a huge amount of money and the support of the MSM and Hollywood. The race has become high profile because it is a way to continue to attack Trump and boost the morale of the Dems for the midterms. The Dems are desperate for a victory in much the same way the Reps were in 2009 when they took the governorships in NJ and VA.

[mrsmith]

Also, having many candidates may prevent Rs from getting a recount.
Don’t know Ga details but as a rule a specific candidate has to be close to demand one.