Summary
Several former staffers of Stacey Abrams, a key Democratic figure in Georgia, are backing candidates for the 2026 governor race after Abrams announced she will not run. The race is particularly important as Georgia remains a closely contested political area. Keisha Lance Bottoms currently leads the Democratic primary polls, but many voters remain undecided.
Key Facts
- Stacey Abrams, a notable Democratic leader in Georgia, chose not to run for governor in 2026.
- Her former staffers are supporting candidates for the upcoming Democratic primary.
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta Mayor, is leading in the polls with 40%.
- Jason Esteves, a former state senator, has gained some backing from Abrams' supporters.
- Mike Thurmond and Geoff Duncan are other prominent names in the race.
- Stacey Abrams has not yet endorsed any candidate for the primary.
- The primary election is on May 19, with a runoff scheduled for June 16 if needed.
- Georgia is a key battleground state in U.S. politics.
