Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially announced her candidacy for Georgia governor in 2026. Her campaign launch comes with promises to challenge former President Trump's economic policies and address pressing state issues.
Bottoms' tenure as mayor was marked by her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread protests against police violence, experiences that could both help and hinder her gubernatorial bid. Questions remain about her legacy in Atlanta and her role in the Biden administration, particularly regarding any knowledge of the president's cognitive health.
The race is expected to be closely watched as Bottoms seeks to make history in Georgia politics.
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Excited to see Keisha Lance Bottoms step up—Georgia needs courageous leadership that will actually fight for justice, healthcare, and working families instead of bowing to right-wing agendas.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for governor of Georgia. Will her mayoral legacy be a boon or burden?
During her lone term as mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms struggled to navigate Atlanta through a deadly pandemic and waves of mass protests against police violence. Then she shocked
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