Georgia’s competitive races for governor and U.S. Senate have dominated media coverage in the run-up to the general election Nov. 4, overshadowing other contests. The lieutenant governor’s race, pitting incumbent Republican and Hall County native Casey Cagle, seeking a third term in the office, against Democrat Connie Stokes, a former state senator and DeKalb County commissioner. It deserves attention for its focus on two critical issues: education and the economy.