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Keisha Lance Bottoms Files Paperwork for Georgia Governor Bid

The former Atlanta mayor takes a formal step toward the 2026 race, joining a competitive field in a battleground state.

FILE - In this July 17, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a Senate Democrats' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
FILE - Former Senior Adviser to President Biden for Public engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Jan. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Overview

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor and Biden administration official, has filed paperwork to establish a campaign committee for a potential 2026 Georgia gubernatorial run.
  • While Bottoms has not yet formally announced her candidacy, she has indicated an official decision will be shared in the coming weeks.
  • The Democratic field includes declared candidate Jason Esteves, while Stacey Abrams remains a potential contender; Lucy McBath paused her bid to focus on her husband’s health.
  • On the Republican side, Attorney General Chris Carr has announced his campaign, with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones widely expected to join the race soon.
  • The Cook Political Report has rated Georgia’s open governor’s seat as a toss-up, reflecting the state’s growing significance as a national political battleground.