Georgia Now a Blue State: Governor-elect Bottoms Celebrates Historic Democratic Sweep of Offices
Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms declares the state a blue stronghold after Democrats capture every statewide office in a historic election victory.
POLICY WIRE — Atlanta, Georgia — Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Sunday that Georgia has transformed into a blue state following a dominant performance by the Democratic party.
Bottoms, addressing the region previously under Republican control for many years, stated it is now accurate to say the state has shifted its political identity after the recent wave of Democratic wins across the board.
During an appearance on ABC News’s This Week, Bottoms discussed the historic results where Democrats are projected to secure every statewide race on the ballot. This landslide sweep includes high-profile victories for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.
The celebration included a significant gathering at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Bottoms spoke to followers about what she described as a divine calling to pursue the governorshiphip.
Stacey Abrams noted that these Democratic gains in Georgia provide a vital opening for focusing on restoring and correcting various civil rights. Meanwhile, Bottoms is already evaluating how her administration will navigate a working relationship with President-elect Trump.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
