Historic Victory: Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected Georgia’s First Female Governor, Becoming First Black Woman Governor in U.S. History

In a historic political milestone, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor of Georgia after defeating Republican candidate Rick Jackson in the state’s gubernatorial race.

Key details of the historic election result include:

• National Landmark: Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history.

• State Milestone: She makes history as Georgia’s first female governor.

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• Ending a Two-Decade GOP Streak: Her victory marks the first time a Democrat has secured Georgia’s governorship since 1998, ending more than two decades of Republican leadership in the state executive office.