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Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected Governor

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GEORGIA – Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s race for governor on Nov 3, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state and delivering Democrats a victory in one of the nation’s most closely divided political battlegrounds.

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Bottoms, 56, defeated Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive endorsed by President Trump.

4 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from NPR

Bottoms campaigned on issues of affordability, pledging to sign legislation expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and to roll back restrictions on abortion access in the state.

3 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from The Guardian

In Tennessee, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn's projected win will make her the first woman to win a gubernatorial race in the state, while Democrat Amy Acton's projected win will make her the first woman elected governor in Ohio.

3 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from ABC News

Bottoms overcame sustained attacks from Republicans over her tenure as Atlanta mayor from 2018 to 2022.

4 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from NBC News

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NPR4 Nov

Stacey Abrams discusses recent Democratic victories in Georgia during a NPR interview, highlighting Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black woman governor and the state's attorney general, secretary of state, and state house also going to Democrats. Abrams emphasizes these wins provide an opportunity to correct and restore rights lost over two decades across the South. She credits her efforts with Fair Fight…

Stacey Abrams says Democrat wins in Georgia offer opportunity for 'correcting and restoring rights' →4 articles from NPR on this story
NBC News4 Nov

In Tuesday’s elections, voters elected female governors in 15 states, breaking the previous record of 14. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia’s first Black female governor and Gina Hinojosa winning in Texas. Democratic women made significant gains, with several candidates emerging victorious in traditionally competitive races. The article highlights specific wins by Amy Acton in Ohio…

Record number of female governors elected →3 articles from NBC News on this story
Al Jazeera4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as the first Black woman governor in US history, winning Georgia's gubernatorial race against her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson. This historic victory makes Bottoms not only the first Black female governor but also Georgia's first Black governor. Al Jazeera's Matthew Torres provides coverage from Atlanta.

US elects its first Black woman governor →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
CBS News4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia's governor after winning her race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by about 360,000 votes when nearly all ballots were counted. CBS News projected her victory shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. ET on election night. Bottoms found out she won when her husband physically alerted her to the TV news while she was working on her acceptance speech with headphones in. She…

How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected Georgia's governor →3 articles from CBS News on this story
The Hindu4 Nov

Democrats made significant gains in several governor races on November 4, 2026, with historic victories for Gina Hinojosa in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, and Deb Haaland in New Mexico. Hinojosa became the first Latina to win a gubernatorial race in Texas despite facing an overwhelmingly funded Republican opponent. Bottoms made history as the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S., succeeding…

Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland win →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
ABC News (US)4 Nov

In the 2026 midterm elections, voters elected female governors in 17 states, setting a new record according to Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and Politics. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia's first Black female governor, Marsha Blackburn winning Tennessee’s gubernatorial race as its first female governor, and Gina Hinojosa projected to become Texas's first Latina…

Voters elect female governors in 17 states, setting new record →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
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Mother Jones5 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black female governor in U.S. history after winning the Georgia gubernatorial race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by nearly nine points. A former Atlanta mayor and Biden administration advisor, she will take office succeeding term-limited Governor Brian Kemp. The election marks a significant milestone for Black political power in Georgia, particularly given Bottoms’…

Bottoms Up! →2 articles from Mother Jones on this story
The Straits Times4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race on November 3, becoming the first Black woman elected as governor of any U.S. state. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson and will succeed outgoing Governor Brian Kemp. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and senior adviser to President Joe Biden, marks a significant milestone for representation in American politics, particularly among Black women who are crucial to the…

US midterms: Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first Black woman elected governor of US state →
The Guardian4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a Democrat, has won the Georgia governor race, becoming the first Black female governor in U.S. history. Despite billionaire Rick Jackson's significant financial advantage, including over $100 million spent on his campaign, Bottoms emerged victorious. Her victory comes as part of a broader trend moving against Republican candidates following former President…

Georgia: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black, female governor in US →
Times of India4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia’s first Black woman governor after defeating Republican Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s election. Despite Jackson spending over $200 million of his own money, Bottoms won by focusing on economic issues and policy proposals rather than highlighting her historic achievement. Her campaign emphasized expanding Medicaid, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, increasing public employee…

US elections: K Bottoms makes history as first Black woman governor, flips Georgia seat →
The Independent4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. Despite being outspent by Jackson, who invested over $200 million from his personal wealth in the campaign, Bottoms focused on addressing economic disparities and emphasized unity over division. Her victory marks a significant political shift as it is the first Democratic win for Georgia’s top office…

Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected Georgia governor →
Fox News4 Nov

Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, is projected to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race against Republican Rick Jackson, marking the first time since 1998 that Democrats will hold the governor's office in the state. This victory makes Bottoms the first female and Black woman elected as governor in American history. The race was closely watched due to Georgia’s shift from a traditionally…

Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years →

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  1. 4 Nov

    GEORGIA – Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s race for governor on Nov 3, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state and delivering Democrats a victory in one of the nation’s most closely divided political battlegrounds.

    13 outlets · The Straits Times

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Where to start Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland win The Hindu

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  • 5 Nov Bottoms Up!Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black female governor in U.S. history after winning the Georgia gubernatorial race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by nearly nine points. A former Atlanta mayor and Biden administration advisor, she will take office succeeding term-limited Governor Brian Kemp. The election marks a significant milestone for Black political power in Georgia, particularly given Bottoms’…Mother Jones
  • 4 Nov Voters elect female governors in 17 states, setting new recordIn the 2026 midterm elections, voters elected female governors in 17 states, setting a new record according to Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and Politics. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia's first Black female governor, Marsha Blackburn winning Tennessee’s gubernatorial race as its first female governor, and Gina Hinojosa projected to become Texas's first Latina…ABC News (US)
  • 4 Nov Bottoms Up!Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as Georgia's first Democratic governor and the U.S.’s first Black female governor, defeating Republican candidate Rick Jackson by nearly nine points. She will take office after Brian Kemp’s term ends, marking a significant shift following Georgia’s volatile political landscape in recent years. Her campaign focused on issues like lowering housing and healthcare costs, expanding…Mother Jones
  • 4 Nov Stacey Abrams says Democrat wins in Georgia offer opportunity for 'correcting and restoring rights'Stacey Abrams discusses recent Democratic victories in Georgia during a NPR interview, highlighting Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black woman governor and the state's attorney general, secretary of state, and state house also going to Democrats. Abrams emphasizes these wins provide an opportunity to correct and restore rights lost over two decades across the South. She credits her efforts with Fair Fight…NPR
  • 4 Nov Stacey Abrams says Democrat wins in Georgia offer opportunity for 'correcting and restoring rights'Stacey Abrams, a prominent figure in Georgia politics who previously ran for governor and founded Fair Fight Action to fight voter suppression, celebrated recent Democratic victories in the state during midterms. These include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black woman elected as Georgia's governor and Jon Osoff defending his Senate seat. Abrams told NPR that these wins provide an opportunity to restore…NPR
  • 4 Nov How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected Georgia's governorKeisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia's governor after winning her race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by about 360,000 votes when nearly all ballots were counted. CBS News projected her victory shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. ET on election night. Bottoms found out she won when her husband physically alerted her to the TV news while she was working on her acceptance speech with headphones in. She…CBS News
  • 4 Nov How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected governor of GeorgiaKeisha Lance Bottoms appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic victory in becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S. She emphasized the significance of this achievement and highlighted the importance of having a new group of female governors following recent elections.CBS News
  • 4 Nov Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland winDemocrats made significant gains in several governor races on November 4, 2026, with historic victories for Gina Hinojosa in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, and Deb Haaland in New Mexico. Hinojosa became the first Latina to win a gubernatorial race in Texas despite facing an overwhelmingly funded Republican opponent. Bottoms made history as the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S., succeeding…The Hindu
  • 4 Nov These 9 candidates for governor just made historyNine gubernatorial races across the United States have resulted in historical firsts for diverse candidates winning governorships. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the nation's first Black female governor. Deb Haaland won in New Mexico to become the first Native American woman governor and previously was the first of her kind elected to Congress and served as a cabinet secretary under Biden. Xavier Becerra…NPR
  • 4 Nov US elects its first Black woman governorKeisha Lance Bottoms was elected as the first Black woman governor in US history, winning Georgia's gubernatorial race against her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson. This historic victory makes Bottoms not only the first Black female governor but also Georgia's first Black governor. Al Jazeera's Matthew Torres provides coverage from Atlanta.Al Jazeera
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  • 4 Nov Record number of female governors electedIn Tuesday’s elections, voters elected female governors in 15 states, breaking the previous record of 14. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia’s first Black female governor and Gina Hinojosa winning in Texas. Democratic women made significant gains, with several candidates emerging victorious in traditionally competitive races. The article highlights specific wins by Amy Acton in Ohio…NBC News
  • 4 Nov Georgia elects Keisha Lance Bottoms, first Black woman governor in U.S. history, CBS News projects
    CBS News
  • 4 Nov Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governorOn November 4, 2026, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as Georgia's governor, making her the state’s first black governor and the nation’s first female black governor.Al Jazeera
  • 4 Nov WATCH: Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia gov. raceKeisha Lance Bottoms addressed her supporters after ABC News projected her as the winner of the Georgia governor's race on November 3, 2026. This makes her the first Black female governor in U.S. history.ABC News (US)
  • 4 Nov Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman Governor in U.S.Keisha Lance Bottoms won the race for Georgia governor on November 3, 2026, becoming the first Black woman to be elected governor in U.S. history. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson with support from former President Barack Obama and Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's re-election win nearby signifying Georgia’s swing state status. Bottoms pledged to expand Medicaid, reduce family costs, and safeguard voting rights…The Hindu
  • 4 Nov Democrat Keisha Bottoms wins election for governor in GeorgiaKeisha Lance Bottoms won the election for governor in Georgia on Tuesday. The article does not provide specific details about vote counts or other candidates but focuses solely on Bottoms's victory as a Democrat.Toronto Star
  • 4 Nov Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 yearsKeisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, is projected to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race against Republican Rick Jackson, marking the first time since 1998 that Democrats will hold the governor's office in the state. This victory makes Bottoms the first female and Black woman elected as governor in American history. The race was closely watched due to Georgia’s shift from a traditionally…Fox News
  • 4 Nov Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected Georgia governorKeisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. Despite being outspent by Jackson, who invested over $200 million from his personal wealth in the campaign, Bottoms focused on addressing economic disparities and emphasized unity over division. Her victory marks a significant political shift as it is the first Democratic win for Georgia’s top office…The Independent
  • 4 Nov US elections: K Bottoms makes history as first Black woman governor, flips Georgia seatKeisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia’s first Black woman governor after defeating Republican Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s election. Despite Jackson spending over $200 million of his own money, Bottoms won by focusing on economic issues and policy proposals rather than highlighting her historic achievement. Her campaign emphasized expanding Medicaid, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, increasing public employee…Times of India
  • 4 Nov Georgia: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black, female governor in USKeisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a Democrat, has won the Georgia governor race, becoming the first Black female governor in U.S. history. Despite billionaire Rick Jackson's significant financial advantage, including over $100 million spent on his campaign, Bottoms emerged victorious. Her victory comes as part of a broader trend moving against Republican candidates following former President…The Guardian
  • 4 Nov US midterms: Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first Black woman elected governor of US stateKeisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race on November 3, becoming the first Black woman elected as governor of any U.S. state. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson and will succeed outgoing Governor Brian Kemp. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and senior adviser to President Joe Biden, marks a significant milestone for representation in American politics, particularly among Black women who are crucial to the…The Straits Times
  • 4 Nov Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia’s first Black woman governorKeisha Lance Bottoms has become the first Black woman elected as governor in the United States, defeating Republican candidate Rick Jackson in Georgia. Despite Jackson's extensive campaign spending of over $200 million, Bottoms was backed by a strong turnout from Georgia’s Black voters during early voting. Her victory follows previous unsuccessful bids by Stacey Abrams in 2018 and 2022. Republicans had attempted to…Al Jazeera
  • 4 Nov Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to win Georgia governor's race
    NBC News
  • 4 Nov Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governorKeisha Lance Bottoms has been elected as Georgia’s first Black female governor, according to an AP race call. This marks a significant shift in Georgia politics, ending more than two decades of Republican control over the governor's office despite the state's legislature remaining under GOP majority. Bottoms campaigned on promises including Medicaid expansion and addressing rising costs, while her opponent Rick…NPR
  • 4 Nov Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for DemocratsKeisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s governor race against Republican Rick Jackson, marking the first Democratic victory in the position since 1998. Bottoms, who was formerly Atlanta's mayor and a Biden administration official, spent far less than Jackson, a healthcare executive who invested over $100 million of his own money in the campaign. This win makes Bottoms both Georgia’s first female and Black governor…NBC News

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