Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Governor Election, Becomes First Black Woman Governor
Summary
Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s governor election, becoming the first Black woman ever elected governor of a U.S. state and the first woman to lead Georgia. Her victory ends more than two decades of Republican rule in the state and is seen as a major boost for Democratic representation.
Key Points
- Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor election, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson.
- She becomes the first Black woman elected governor of any U.S. state and the first woman governor of Georgia.
- Her victory ends more than two decades of Republican rule in Georgia.
- The result is being viewed as a significant step in expanding Black and women’s representation in American politics.
