With little conflict, race for Georgia’s 3rd is about style over subs…

The five candidates seeking a deep-red U.S. House seat in west Georgia reached more consensus than conflict as they met for the first time in a debate over the state’s most competitive congressional contest.

Each backed stricter immigration controls, abortion limits and more financial support for Israel amid its war against Hamas. Each opposed sending increased military aid to Ukraine as it battles to fend off Russia’s invasion.

And each raised their hand when asked if they thought Donald Trump was the “rightful” winner of the 2020 election in Georgia, echoing disproven conspiracy theories fueled by the former president’s election fraud lies.

The Atlanta Press Club debate on Sunday highlighted an ongoing dynamic in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson. There’s not much policy difference between the GOP contenders, making the race as much about style as substance.

The May 21 contest for the district, which stretches from metro Atlanta’s western suburbs to the Alabama…