Democratic Party candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history in the 2026 US Midterm Elections by becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor of a U.S. state. The 56-year-old former Mayor of Atlanta defeated her Republican challenger, healthcare tycoon and businessman Rick Jackson, in the Georgia gubernatorial race.
According to official results from Tuesday's election (November 3, 2026), Bottoms secured 1,951,283 votes, representing 54.48% of the total vote. Republican nominee Rick Jackson received 1,630,052 votes, accounting for 45.52%.
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