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Georgia · Georgia Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms

DemocraticRunoff 7%

Former director of the Office of Public Engagement (2022–2023) and former mayor of Atlanta (2018–2022)

2026 race · Georgia Governor

51% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

51%49%

52% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

52%48%
● Keisha Lance Bottoms● Rick Jackson
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Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026