Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history, wins Georgia Governor Race

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a joint rally with U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Ossoff is seeking reelection against Mike Collins and Bottoms is running against Rick Jackson in the upcoming November election. (Photo/Evan Frilingos; @frilingos.photos) Evan Frilingos Your gift goes further during NewsMatch — donate today and double your impact! The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. From now until Dec. 31 your gift will be matched. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia Governor race, beating out Republican nominee Rick Jackson, The Associated Press called on Tuesday.Bottoms is the first Black woman to be elected to governor in any state, the first Black and first female governor in Georgia and will be the first Democratic governor of Georgia since 2003, when Roy Barnes left office.

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