Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects
Summary
Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor by getting more than 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. She will compete in the November general election against either Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or healthcare executive Rick Jackson.Key Facts
- Keisha Lance Bottoms served as Atlanta’s mayor and was a senior adviser in the Biden administration.
- She focused her campaign on voting rights, healthcare access, economic fairness, and protecting Democratic gains in Georgia.
- Bottoms was the only Black woman candidate in the race.
- President Biden endorsed Bottoms early in May.
- Republicans plan to criticize Bottoms for how she handled crime, disorder, and COVID-19 during her time as mayor.
- If elected, Bottoms promises to exempt teachers from state income taxes and work on affordable housing solutions.
- Bottoms will face either Burt Jones or Rick Jackson, who are competing in the Republican primary runoff.
- The general election for Georgia governor will take place in November 2024.
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