Democratic · Governor, Georgia
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Former director of the Office of Public Engagement (2022–2023) and former mayor of Atlanta (2018–2022).
Bottoms earned her bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University.
Also running: Rick Jackson (R)
Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
Data centers
As reported (not a direct quote): Supports a pause on new data center construction.
Surveillance cameras
As reported (not a direct quote): Said she was not opposed to a moratorium on installing new Flock cameras.
Taxes / cost of living
As reported (not a direct quote): Proposes to cut or suspend state or local taxes on items like auto insurance, groceries, hygiene products and diapers.
Elections
deeply concerned about Donald Trump's rhetoric around our elections.
Federal relations
I will stand up to Donald Trump when necessary. I'm not running to be his favorite governor.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.