Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Georgia governor race, defeating Republican Rick Jackson and becoming the first Black woman elected governor, according to TMZ.com.
The former Atlanta mayor was declared the winner on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, capping a contest against Jackson, a billionaire who said he spent more than $200 million of his own money on his campaign.
The outcome carries significance beyond Georgia's borders. Bottoms' victory marks the first time a Black woman has been elected to a state's highest office, a milestone with implications for representation in state government nationwide.
Bottoms brings prior executive experience to the role, having served as mayor of Atlanta before entering the governor's race. Jackson's self-funded campaign, which he said exceeded $200 million, made the contest one of the most expensive in recent memory.
The race drew national attention as voters weighed Bottoms' record in Atlanta against Jackson's business background and unprecedented personal spending. The result was reported Tuesday evening by TMZ.com.
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