Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as Georgia Elects First Black Female Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms has defeated Rick Jackson to become the nation's first Black female governor, ending 24 years of Republican control in Georgia.
POLICY WIRE — Atlanta, Georgia — Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured a historic victory in the Georgia governor’s race, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office in United States history.
The Associated Press officially called the race for Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, following a competitive campaign in one of the most high-profile contests of the election cycle.
Bottoms’ victory represents a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, effectively ending a quarter-decade of Republican dominance in the state government.
The election marks the first time in over 20 years that Georgia has selected a Democratic governor, signaling a major change for the Southern state.
The race was characterized as an intense battle, particularly given that Georgia had provided significant support for President Donald Trump just two years prior.
Bottoms defeated her Republican opponent, billionaire Rick Jackson, in a contest that many viewed as a bellwether for the shifting demographics of the region.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
