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Keisha is the daughter of R&amp;B icon Major Lance and Sylvia Robinson. She and her husband, Derek, live in Atlanta with their four children.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/15cdb87b-e8ef-40fa-8943-b36920936640/15cdb87b-e8ef-40fa-8943-b36920936640.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=388%2C251%2C2696%2C2503&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h3>Keisha will fully fund Georgia’s schools and modernize the state’s outdated education funding formula so it reflects the needs of students today, not decades ago.</h3>Her agenda includes a strong focus on literacy and early learning, expanded financial literacy so students understand fundamentals like, credit, budgeting, and homeownership, universal childcare, eliminating the state income tax for teachers to help recruit and retain excellent educators, and creating a path to free technical and community college so every Georgian graduating from high school, and every worker looking to learn a new skill, has the opportunity to train for a good-paying job or prepare for a new career. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ounpRV16tqXngEYeMNF79mFdwxxi37cS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read Keisha's Plan to Guarantee Universal Pre-K and Make Kindergarten Count</a></h3>

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Keisha will lower health care costs for everyone by expanding Medicaid, ending the failed Georgia Pathways program, and replacing it with real coverage that actually works for families.Her agenda includes stabilizing rural hospitals, launching a Rural Care First Initiative to expand EMS, mobile health, telehealth, and labor and delivery access, taking on prescription drug costs by creating the Georgia Rx Savings Board, and strengthening Georgia’s mental health system so people can get help before a crisis.She will also invest in maternal health, protect reproductive freedom, and make Georgia’s public health infrastructure stronger and more prepared.

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<h2>Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee running to serve as the next governor of Georgia to deliver for working families and stand up against the chaos coming from Washington.</h2>Keisha previously served as the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, where she steered the city through a pandemic, secured major investments in affordable housing, delivered a historic pay raise for Atlanta’s first responders, became a national leader on civil rights reforms, supported small business and economic opportunity and balanced the budget. Keisha became the first Mayor in Atlanta’s history to have served in all three branches of government, having previously served as a Judge and a City Councilmember.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/be39440c-c799-449f-92a6-5e9c1554c681/be39440c-c799-449f-92a6-5e9c1554c681.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=57%2C184%2C887%2C1077&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Keisha was born and raised in Georgia, and traces her family’s roots back five generations to a slave plantation near Crawfordville, Georgia. She was called to public service to build opportunities for working families like the ones she grew up in. As Mayor, she committed herself to realizing her vision of “One Atlanta” – an affordable, resilient, and equitable Atlanta. Sworn in on January 2, 2018, Keisha served as Mayor during one of the most challenging times in the history of Atlanta. Keisha became a leading spokesperson regarding the challenges and opportunities facing cities and leaders across America. During one of the worst economic downturns the world has ever faced, the Bottoms Administration delivered four years of balanced budgets, without resorting to property tax increases, layoffs, or furloughs of City employees. At the conclusion of her term, Atlanta’s reserves remained at a near-high of $181M, far exceeding the requirements of the City Charter. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/15a21ef5-26aa-47ca-8f50-3f2e3670605a/15a21ef5-26aa-47ca-8f50-3f2e3670605a.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C892%2C1116&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Following her term as Mayor, Bottoms served as Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, leading the transformation of the White House Office of Public Engagement. While serving in the White House, Keisha led engagement strategy on matters related to millions of diverse stakeholders across America, including CEOs, African-Americans, LGBTQ + people, labor unions, AAPI, Latinos, and the disability community.Mayor Bottoms served as Chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee and the Census Task Force for the United States Conference of Mayors and as a Trustee for the African American Mayors Association. She was also the recipient of the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award presented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law in recognition of her equity-driven leadership to help guide and protect marginalized communities.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/52139f9f-e6de-4ee3-8e98-6ec784d7237b/52139f9f-e6de-4ee3-8e98-6ec784d7237b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=1979%2C283%2C5649%2C5249&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h3>Keisha’s housing agenda is focused on bringing costs down by building more housing and moving projects faster. </h3>She will create a Georgia Housing Fast Track initiative to streamline permitting and improve coordination, expand down payment and renter assistance, and establish an affordable housing trust fund to support the development of affordable and workforce housing. Her approach is rooted in the belief that Georgia can grow while making it easier for working families to find a safe, stable, and affordable place to live.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/828900e3-7e0c-4719-a57c-086370bee911/828900e3-7e0c-4719-a57c-086370bee911.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=2&amp;con=8&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=192%2C245%2C6239%2C5409&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h3>Keisha will lower health care costs for everyone by expanding Medicaid, ending the failed Georgia Pathways program, and replacing it with real coverage that actually works for families.</h3>Her agenda includes stabilizing rural hospitals, launching a Rural Care First Initiative to expand EMS, mobile health, telehealth, and labor and delivery access, taking on prescription drug costs by creating the Georgia Rx Savings Board, and strengthening Georgia’s mental health system so people can get help before a crisis. She will also invest in maternal health, protect reproductive freedom, and make Georgia’s public health infrastructure stronger and more prepared. <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lR3feClG7_StcHdkrftPhpXS4gJZni7M/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read Keisha's CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia</a></h3>

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/a61d218c-95d4-40f3-94ca-5057567b1621/00b21d83-4c55-4d50-b320-bb01d00e9cfe/00b21d83-4c55-4d50-b320-bb01d00e9cfe.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=390%2C36%2C968%2C966&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h3>Keisha will stand up for Georgians’ rights and freedoms by fighting to restore a woman’s right to choose.</h3>She will push back on laws and actions that make voting harder, protect local election officials from political interference, rein in the out-of-control State Election Board, and support policies that expand early voting, protect absentee voting, and make Election Day a state holiday. She has been clear that Georgia needs a governor who will stand up to Donald Trump and anyone else who tries to undermine democracy or take away basic freedoms.<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cturSXcz2qK8yvtxRCyVwqUD47T39ibQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read Keisha's Democracy First Agenda For Georgia</a></h3>

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<h4>Keisha didn’t just talk about affordable housing, she delivered it. She raised more than $700 million, and helped build or preserve more than 7,000 affordable homes—taking real action to keep residents housed during crisis and recovery.</h4><ul><li>During the pandemic and global supply chain crisis, raised more than $700 million and helped build or preserve more than 7,000 affordable housing units, while also expanding opportunity through Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab programs that provided forgivable loans for critical health and safety repairs. </li><li>Established Fight The Blight, a program for demolishing abandoned and neglected properties to create safe and welcoming neighborhoods. </li><li>Further advanced affordable housing and workforce development through the Gulch Development Deal, now Centennial Yards, the largest real estate development transaction in the Southeastern United States, securing $42 million in developer commitments to support affordable housing and workforce development in underserved neighborhoods. </li><li>Introduced the City of Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan, a roadmap for increasing housing inventory so that a broader spectrum of the workforce and more seniors could find the types of homes they needed to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. </li><li>Signed an eviction moratorium covering federally supported housing and issued an executive order creating a $7 million emergency assistance fund. </li><li>Launched the #ATLSTRONG Fund in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta to keep people from losing their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. </li><li>Released American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to provide 6,000 families with emergency rental assistance, moved about 500 people to permanent and affordable homes, and ensured access to $100 million in new bond funding to support the creation and preservation of more affordable homes for hard-working people, such as bus drivers, paramedics, and retail workers. </li><li>Championed a plan to build affordable housing for local teachers and seniors, a development known as Teachers Village, which is currently in progress. </li><li>Scrapped a planned garden honoring former mayors in favor of affordable housing, helping clear the way for Trinity Central Flats, a $130 million, 218-unit development across from City Hall designed to provide workforce housing, including units for city employees and people experiencing homelessness. </li><li>Appointed the city’s first Chief Housing Officer to coordinate affordable housing policy across agencies that had previously operated in silos, after securing philanthropic support to fund the position.</li></ul>

Keisha didn’t just talk about affordable housing, she delivered it. She raised more than $700 million, and helped build or preserve more than 7,000 affordable homes—taking real action to keep residents housed during crisis and recovery.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement on Vice President JD Vance holding a campaign rally at the University of Georgia today as the chaos coming from the White House harms Georgia.This visit comes as the city of Athens has had to <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=e74e023327&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">halt programs to upgrade transportation and keep Georgians safe</a> because of reckless cuts from the Trump Administration — hurting the local economy. Georgia’s <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=5b54e2e530&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">students are also facing a worsening job market</a> because of the administration’s tariffs that are raising costs and threatening jobs.“It’s no wonder that Republicans are worried about Georgia and sending the Vice President to campaign here,” said Bottoms. “Georgians are feeling the impact of the Donald Trump and JD Vance Administration’s chaotic policies that have raised costs for families and businesses across our state. Vice President Vance’s campaign stop today will be yet another reminder that the Trump-Vance economy is failing Georgians, while Republicans in our state refuse to stand up to the President. As governor, I will take action to lower costs for Georgians, and I will stand up to Trump and Vance’s damaging policies that raise costs for Georgians.” ###

“Georgians are feeling the impact of the Donald Trump and JD Vance Administration’s chaotic policies that have raised costs for families and businesses across our state."

Bottoms Statement on JD Vance Campaigning in Athens as Trump-Vance Administration Hurts Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Friday, May 1, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>BREAKING: New Poll Shows Bottoms Continued Momentum Ahead of Primary ElectionATLANTA — Just days ahead of the Democratic gubernatorial primary this month, a <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=0601a484f3&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new poll</a> from Insider Advantage released today shows growing momentum for Keisha Lance Bottoms as she continues to lead the Democratic primary field by double digits.&nbsp;The poll shows Bottoms leading her nearest competitor by 36 points and leading all the other Democratic candidates combined by 18 points. Fourteen percent of voters remain undecided.The Insider Advantage poll comes as Georgia Democrats are setting records with early votes.&nbsp;Previously, <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=df261c88c4&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emerson College and Nexstar Media</a> released a poll showing Bottoms leading the field with a 22-point margin.&nbsp;“Across Georgia, Democrats are excited to vote for Keisha Lance Bottoms to be our nominee for governor,” said Rashad Taylor, campaign manager for Keisha for Governor. “Our campaign is building momentum at the right time, as voters know that Keisha is the strongest candidate to defeat whatever Trump Republican emerges from the GOP primary and win the governorship for Democrats this November. But we’re not going to rest. We’re continuing to engage directly with voters across the state and share Keisha’s vision to lower costs, expand access to affordable health care, and invest in Georgians’ education.”BackgroundDuring her campaign, Bottoms has focused on the issues that matter most to Georgians. Last month, she announced her <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=01676e70a7&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia</a> which will lower health care costs, expand Medicaid, and protect rural hospitals. Bottoms also recently announced her plan to <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=ee1a612171&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guarantee pre-K access</a> to every 4-year old in Georgia and <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=38a0c32ce2&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">require full-day kindergarten</a> for Georgia students.Bottoms released the <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=132ed3e3f0&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first TV ad</a> in her campaign for governor this week where she takes on Trump and highlights her plans as governor.###

Just days ahead of the Democratic gubernatorial primary this month, a new poll from Insider Advantage released today shows growing momentum for Keisha Lance Bottoms as she continues to lead the Democratic primary field by double digits.

BREAKING: New Poll Shows Bottoms Continued Momentum Ahead of Primary Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March 5, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> BREAKING: New Polls Show Bottoms Leading Republican in General Election, Continuing Lead of Democratic Primary Field Polling Analyst Jim Williams: Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race is Moving ‘Decisively in Keisha’s Favor’ New PPP Poll Shows Bottoms Ahead of Jones 41-39 ATLANTA — Less than 60 days ahead of Georgians casting their ballots in Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, two new polls show Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms is in the best position to win in May and become the first Democratic governor elected in Georgia this century. A <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8975bf0b-ccf9-490c-9027-24687f8927a8?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover">recent poll</a> conducted by Public Policy Polling shows Bottoms leading Republican candidate Burt Jones 41% – 39%. The poll for the Bottoms campaign also shows her ahead with independent voters by a 23-point margin as 65% of these voters disapprove of Trump’s policies that are raising costs and threatening Georgia’s major industries. According to the poll, if undecided voters supported the same party in 2026 that they supported in the 2024 presidential election, Bottoms would lead 52%–48%. This lead would grow to 54%-46% if they voted based on their approval of Donald Trump’s time in office. Also, a <a href="https://www.wsav.com/news/your-local-election-hq/rick-jackson-shakes-up-gop-primary-for-governor-new-poll-shows/">new poll released today by Emerson College</a> and Nexstar Media shows Bottoms continues to lead the Democratic primary field — with a 22-point margin. “These new polls reflect what we’re hearing from Georgians as we travel across the state — they are excited about Keisha’s plans to make Georgia more affordable, expand access to healthcare, and stand up to Donald Trump’s chaos,” said Rashad Taylor, campaign manager for Keisha for Governor. “While Keisha has laid out her plans for Georgia’s future, Republican candidates for governor are refusing to stand up to Donald Trump’s disastrous policies while they compete for his attention. Our campaign is engaging directly with voters across the state putting us in the strongest position to not only win in May, but elect Georgia’s first Democratic governor in 28 years this fall.” Read more on the polls below: On the PPP Poll: <ul><li>Polling Analyst Jim Williams: “This is exactly the environment where Keisha Lance Bottoms is strongest: she is already ahead in the topline, she has a clear consolidation advantage among persuadable voters, and she is overperforming with independents—even with more Democratic-leaning voters currently parked in ‘undecided.’”&nbsp; </li><li>“The direction of the race is clear: as undecided voters engage, this contest moves decisively in Keisha’s favor.”</li></ul>On the Emerson College and Nexstar Media: <ul><li><a href="https://www.wsav.com/news/your-local-election-hq/rick-jackson-shakes-up-gop-primary-for-governor-new-poll-shows/">WSAV:</a> “With the Democratic primary, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beating every other candidate, even when their percentages are combined.” </li></ul>###

Polling Analyst Jim Williams: Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race is Moving ‘Decisively in Keisha’s Favor’New PPP Poll Shows Bottoms Ahead of Jones 41-39

BREAKING: New Polls Show Bottoms Leading Republican in General Election, Continuing Lead 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms Statement on GOP Legislators Changing Election Rules to Target 5 Democratic-Leaning Counties, Weaken Georgia’s Executive Branch Bottoms: ‘Republican Legislators are Once Again Playing Games with Democracy Because They are Worried Georgia is Moving on Without Them’ ATLANTA — Today, Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after Georgia’s Republican legislators pushed through legislation that would <a href="https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/03/georgia-republicans-move-to-redraw-political-map-of-metro-atlanta/">change election rules</a> for offices that are currently held by Democratic officials and give the legislature more power over state agency decisions. Republicans in the legislature passed a bill that would remove partisan labels from district attorney, county commissioner and tax commissioner races in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties starting in 2028. All district attorney positions in these counties are currently held by Democratic officials and the majority of these counties’ commissioner offices are also held by Democrats. Republican legislators also <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73010">passed a bill</a> that would allow the legislature to overturn any state agency rule with a simple majority vote — reducing the current number of votes needed down from two-thirds of the legislature. “Georgia Republicans are not trying to win fair and square — they are trying to rig the system after voters have already rejected their agenda in communities across metro Atlanta. Stripping party labels from races they keep losing and grabbing more power for themselves is a blatant political maneuver by politicians who are afraid of the people they’re supposed to serve. This is exactly the kind of system-rigging that voters despise and reject, and Governor Kemp should veto it.“Georgia is the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, so we know what it looks like when politicians try to change the rules to weaken the voices of voters they do not like. Instead of lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and protecting health care, Republican legislators are once again playing games with democracy because they are worried Georgia is moving on without them. Georgians see through it.“A warning to Republicans: Every time you try to undermine voters, manipulate elections, or tilt the rules to protect your own power, you do not discourage us — you energize us. These cynical moves will only fire up Democrats, sharpen the stakes, and drive even stronger Democratic turnout in November. These bills will not save Republicans from the voters. They will only remind Georgians exactly why change is needed — and why Democrats will be more energized than ever to show up and win in November.”###

Bottoms: ‘Republican Legislators are Once Again Playing Games with Democracy Because They are Worried Georgia is Moving on Without Them’

Bottoms Statement on GOP Legislators Changing Election Rules to Target 5 Democratic-Leaning Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Governor Kemp Should Act Now to Pause the Gas Tax and Provide Relief for Georgia’s Working Families’ ATLANTA — Following the Georgia House of Representatives passing <a href="https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/03/lawmakers-race-to-suspend-georgia-gas-tax-as-prices-spike/?utm_source=Iterable&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=POLITICS&amp;utm_content=17336147">a bipartisan bill</a> to suspend the Georgia gas tax, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms today called on Governor Brian Kemp to provide relief for Georgians by immediately pausing the tax on fuel. This comes as fuel costs have <a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gas-prices-jump-again-overnight-georgia">soared in Georgia</a> following Donald Trump's military strikes in Iran. “Georgians are feeling major pain at the gas pump due to Donald Trump’s chaotic war in the Middle East. The price of gas in Georgia has increased by nearly $1 per gallon over the past month — a huge new cost for Georgia families. Governor Kemp should act now to pause the gas tax and provide relief for Georgia’s working families. I strongly support the bipartisan bill in the Georgia State House to suspend the gas tax. “As governor, I will stand up for working families and take action to bring down costs.” ###

Following the Georgia House of Representatives passing a bipartisan bill to suspend the Georgia gas tax, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms today called on Governor Brian Kemp to provide relief for Georgians by immediately pausing the tax on fuel.

Bottoms Calls on Governor Kemp to Immediately Pause Gas Tax and Provide Relief for Georgians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Monday, April 6, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>ATLANTA — Today, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she will participate in the two televised, statewide debates ahead of the May 19 primary. The televised debates come in addition to the dozen candidate forums and debatesBottoms has participated in from Dahlonega to Savannah since November.Bottoms will participate in the following televised debates:<ul><li>2026 Georgia Democratic Governor Debate hosted by Nexstar and TEGNA on Wednesday, April 15.</li><li>Loudermilk-Young Debate hosted by The Atlanta Press Club on Monday, April 27.</li></ul>“Keisha is excited to take her message directly to voters and share both her successful record of standing up to Donald Trump’s disastrous policies and her vision for Georgia’s future,” said Rashad Taylor, campaign manager for Keisha for Governor. “Across the state, Georgians are ready for leadership that will lower healthcare costs for everyone by expanding Medicaid, making housing more affordable, and investing in schools, job training, and small businesses. Keisha will use these debates to make clear that she is ready to fight for every community and is the best-positioned candidate to win in November and make history as the first Democrat elected as governor of Georgia in the 21st century.”###

Today, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she will participate in the two televised, statewide debates ahead of the May 19 primary.

Keisha Lance Bottoms to Participate in the Two Televised Statewide Primary Debates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 19, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Spent His Time in Georgia Today Continuing to Show Us He is Obsessed with Spewing Lies about an Election He Lost Six Years Ago’ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after Donald Trump continued to <a href="https://x.com/MurphyAJC/status/2024610435903758663?s=20">push the election lies</a> that led to the FBI raid at the Fulton County election hub during his visit to Rome today.&nbsp; “Donald Trump spent his time in Georgia today continuing to show us he is obsessed with spewing lies about an election he lost six years ago, instead of addressing the rising costs that Georgians are facing. The president’s remarks in Rome were wildly out of touch with Georgians’ priorities. As I travel across this state, I hear from Georgians worried about rising prices at the grocery store and skyrocketing health care premiums because of his cuts. All Donald Trump offered today were more of the same failed economic policies and 2020 election lies. “Donald Trump made it clear today he wants a lackey in the governor' s office in Georgia. While the Republicans run for governor to work for Donald Trump, I’m running for governor to work for Georgians.” ###

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Spent His Time in Georgia Today Continuing to Show Us He is Obsessed with Spewing Lies about an Election He Lost Six Years Ago’

Bottoms Statement on Donald Trump’s Remarks in Rome

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Former Atlanta&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/keisha-bottoms-atlanta-mayor-democrat-georgia-governor-9afaeed9966c7889162d9b226349d5ac">Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms</a>&nbsp;won the Democratic nomination to be Georgia’s next governor on Tuesday, setting up a November election where she hopes to win a seat that has eluded her party for more than two decades.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 31, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: Trump’s Executive Order an Illegal Attempt to Restrict Mail-in Voting and Interfere in State Elections Bottoms: ‘This Executive Order is an Illegal Attempt by Donald Trump to Take Over our State Elections and Interfere with our Right to Vote’ ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after Donald Trump signed an <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-vote-by-mail-executive-order/">executive order</a> to place restrictions on mail-in voting and interfere with state administration of elections.&nbsp; The executive order would require states to use a list of eligible voters created by the Trump Administration and instruct the United States Postal Service to only send mail-in ballots to voters on the list. “This executive order is an illegal attempt by Donald Trump to take over our state elections and interfere with our right to vote. Trump has already coordinated an illegal FBI raid in Fulton County because he is obsessed with an election he lost six years ago. Now he’s trying to make it harder for voters to participate in our elections and undermine our election system.&nbsp; “Georgia has administered fair and secure elections, and our next governor needs to stand up against these threats to Georgians’ voting rights. Republican candidates for governor in Georgia are sitting silently as Trump continues his attacks on our elections. As governor, I will always protect the rights Georgians have fought for.” ###

Bottoms: ‘This Executive Order is an Illegal Attempt by Donald Trump to Take Over our State Elections and Interfere with our Right to Vote’

Bottoms: Trump’s Executive Order an Illegal Attempt to Restrict Mail-in Voting and Interfere 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;January 20, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Since Taking Office, Donald Trump has been Causing Chaos for Families in Georgia Atlanta — Today, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration. “One year ago, Donald Trump took office promising to ‘rapidly bring down costs and prices.’ Trump has spent the last year doing the opposite: raising costs for Americans and focusing on his own political agenda. “Since taking office, Donald Trump has been causing chaos for families in Georgia, and Georgia’s Republican leaders have been sitting back and cheering him on.&nbsp; Trump’s reckless tariff policies have caused uncertainty for Georgia’s trade economy and small businesses. Trump’s Big Ugly Bill raised healthcare costs for families and put our rural hospitals at risk. Instead of lowering prices, Trump is attempting to erase the rights that Georgians have fought so hard for. “Georgians deserve a champion in their corner who will focus on lowering prices and defending our state. As governor, I’ll fight for Georgia's values, work to create opportunities in every part of the state, and stand up to Donald Trump when his policies hurt Georgia.” ###

Bottoms: ‘Since Taking Office, Donald Trump has been Causing Chaos for Families in Georgia'

Bottoms Statement on One Year of Trump Harming Georgians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Wednesday, May 20, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms: ‘Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Have Spent Their Lives Enriching Themselves and Are Running for Governor to Do Just That. I'll Be A Governor Who Will Always Fight for You’ATLANTA — &nbsp;Following her decisive victory in last night’s primary election, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered remarks highlighting her plans to stand up for Georgians as Republican candidates compete for Trump’s attention.<a href="https://youtu.be/c4f8R2fx6xk">Watch Bottoms’ Remarks</a> Read Below for Excerpts from Bottoms’ Remarks:“I could not rest, knowing that people across this state needed someone to stand in the gap and fight on their behalf and Georgians sent a clear message tonight: that they want a fighter,” said Bottoms. “Someone who will stand up to Donald Trump and all of the chaos that’s raising costs, that’s hurt our economy, that threatens the rights that generations before us fought for and died for.”&nbsp;[...]Bottoms continued, “Let's be clear, the only people, Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, have fought for are themselves. Their campaigns are not about Georgia. They are not waking up every single day thinking about the challenges that our families are facing across the state, and how to take them on. And they certainly do not see Donald Trump as someone to stand up to. No, they want to be like him.”“No matter who emerges from their run off, the choice this November will be clear. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson have spent their lives enriching themselves and are running for governor to do just that. I'll be a governor who will always fight for you,” Bottoms said.[...]“I am going to spend every day through November talking about my plans to make sure every Georgian has an opportunity to succeed. It means stopping Donald Trump every time his policies hurt Georgia, and also taking action here to make life better for people across the state. It means that we must expand Medicaid in this state, making sure that everybody has access to health care,” Bottoms continued. “It means going to fight to lower costs in this state and ensure that families can afford to buy a home or rent a home. It means we gotta crack down on corporate landlords. It means that we are going to invest in our children's education from day one, working to make sure that pre-k is available to every four year old in this state.”“It means supporting our educators by raising their starting pay and eliminating their state income tax. We are going to support our veterans in state to stand up for us each and every day. It means we are going to use every single tool that we have in our toolbox to protect the fundamental right to vote, and to ensure that every voice in Georgia is heard. Georgia is the cradle of the civil rights movement, and we will not allow the state to go back.” Bottoms said.###

Following her decisive victory in last night’s primary election, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered remarks highlighting her plans to stand up for Georgians as Republican candidates compete for Trump’s attention.

ICYMI: Video of Keisha Lance Bottoms Delivering Remarks After Primary Victory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;February 3, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: Jackson ‘is the Latest Candidate who Made Clear He’ll Put Loyalty to Donald Trump Ahead of What’s Best for Georgians’ ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement in response to Rick Jackson announcing his campaign for governor. “Donald Trump continues to wreak havoc on Georgia, making it more expensive to buy food and afford health care all while tearing communities apart, but the Republicans running for governor continue to cheer him on and show they’ll do nothing to stand up for Georgians. Rick Jackson, a Republican insider who has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to GOP politicians, is the latest candidate who made clear he’ll put loyalty to Donald Trump ahead of what’s best for Georgians. While Republicans compete to become the best bootlicker for Donald Trump, I’ll remain focused on lowering costs and fighting for Georgians.&nbsp;“Georgians deserve a leader who is focused on the issues that matter to them, not doing the bidding of Donald Trump.” ###

Bottoms: Jackson ‘is the Latest Candidate who Made Clear He’ll Put Loyalty to Donald Trump Ahead of What’s Best for Georgians’

Bottoms Statement on Latest Republican Running to Enable Trump’s Chaos

<h4>Keeping neighborhoods safe takes more than one answer. Keisha raised the bar for Atlanta's first responders, brought in the technology and resources to back them up, and built an administration that reflected the people it served.</h4><ul><li>Offered city police officers and firefighters the largest pay raise in Atlanta history, which helped address public safety staffing challenges and morale. </li><li>Committed $3 million to expand the Operation Shield Camera Network by 250 cameras, pledged to add new police officers to patrol the streets, and committed to increase the number of recruits in training. </li><li>Responded to the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, strongly urging those who shared her pain not to vandalize the city and encouraging them to vote instead. </li><li>Brought in some of the country’s leading civil rights attorneys and policing experts to advise on Atlanta Police Department tactics and policies, including use-of-force standards and de-escalation training. </li><li>Pushed to re-examine evidence from a string of murders that terrorized Atlanta’s Black community between 1979 and 1981, created the Atlanta Child Murders Memorial Task Force, and called for the placement of a memorial to honor the lives of those lost. </li><li>Initiated the City of Atlanta’s Safer Streets Action Plan, a two-year, $5 million program to improve safety features for biking, driving, taking public transit, and using e-scooters. </li><li>Created the One Atlanta-Light up the Night Initiative to add 10,000 new lights to Atlanta’s streets to help cut down on crimes and traffic crashes. </li><li>Partnered with Fulton County and community leaders to create the Policing Alternatives and Diversion program, which became a nationally recognized pre-arrest diversion model that connects people facing mental health, substance use, or poverty-related crises to services and support instead of jail. </li><li>As Mayor, expanded LGBTQ+ inclusion in city government by appointing the first-ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs in the Southeast and establishing the Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board to help shape policy and strengthen engagement with the community.</li></ul>

Keeping neighborhoods safe takes more than one answer. Keisha raised the bar for Atlanta's first responders, brought in the technology and resources to back them up, and built an administration that reflected the people it served.

Public Safety &amp; Community Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; October 9, 2025CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms Statement on Closure of Maternity Services in Lavonia, Due to Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ATLANTA— Late last week, <a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/st-marys-end-lavonia-birthing-services-shift-care-athens-hospital">St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital announced</a> that it will close its labor and delivery unit in Lavonia, citing financial strain tied in part to federal Medicaid cuts. The closure will force expectant mothers in surrounding communities to travel nearly an hour to Athens for maternity care.Health experts warn that this closure is not an isolated case. Provisions in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” law that cut Medicaid are <a href="https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2025/07/10/medicaid-cuts-could-lead-to-4-georgia-hospitals-closing-cities-at-risk/84535948007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=false&amp;gca-epti=z118556p118550c118550e009700v118556&amp;gca-ft=35&amp;gca-ds=sophi">projected to accelerate rural hospital closures across Georgia</a>, where more than half of counties already lack obstetric services.Keisha Lance Bottoms, candidate for governor and former Mayor of Atlanta issued the following statement in response:“Closing maternity services in Lavonia is not just a line item on a balance sheet — it’s a life-and-death decision for moms and babies. When labor starts, an extra 60 minutes on the road can mean the difference between a healthy delivery and a tragedy. Rural families deserve the same access to safe, high-quality care as families in our largest cities.“This is the predictable result of congressional cuts to Medicaid that every single Georgia Republican supported. When Washington slashes Medicaid, it guts the primary payer for maternal care in rural communities, pushes hospitals into the red, and forces closures like this one. Georgia families are now paying the price for political decisions that put ideology over health.“We should be expanding Medicaid and strengthening rural health care — not tearing it down. I stand with the families in Northeast Georgia. As Governor, I’ll work to expand Medicaid, restore funding, protect labor and delivery services, and make sure Georgia women get the health care they deserve in their communities.”###

Late last week, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital announced that it will close its labor and delivery unit in Lavonia, citing financial strain tied in part to federal Medicaid cuts. The closure will force expectant mothers in surrounding communities to travel nearly an hour to Athens for maternity care.

Bottoms Statement on Closure of Maternity Services in Lavonia, Due to Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; September 4, 2025CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> ATLANTA – Today, in testimony before the U.S. Senate, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s <a href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook-pm/2025/09/04/rfk-jr-riles-republicans-00544644">said</a> he fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) workers and leadership because “they did not do their job” and claimed that he intended to “restore the agency to its role as the world’s gold standard public health agency.”&nbsp; Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued the following statement in response to Secretary Kennedy’s attacks on CDC workers in Georgia. “Georgians are proud that our state is the global hub of public health, and we’re proud of the thousands of dedicated public servants who wake up every day to keep Americans safe and healthy. CDC workers are doing their jobs every day; it’s Secretary Kennedy who is not doing his job. Today’s embarrassing Senate testimony clearly showed that Secretary Kennedy is unfit to lead our nation’s health response. Instead of blaming CDC workers, Secretary Kennedy should look in the mirror to find out who is responsible for causing chaos and undermining our nation’s public health infrastructure. “Secretary Kennedy is wrong: The CDC has been the world’s gold-standard public health agency for decades. Its leadership has guided America through pandemics, outbreaks, and crises with expertise that has saved millions of lives. While others play politics, CDC workers are the reason our communities are healthier, our kids are safer, and our economy is stronger. “I will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with CDC workers. As Governor, I’ll fight to grow Georgia’s public health economy, support science, provide state health leadership where Donald Trump’s HHS is falling behind, and make sure our heroic workers know their work is respected and valued. Unlike Republicans in Georgia, I will stand up and take on the Trump administration when they cut CDC jobs and insult our workers. We should be lifting up the CDC, not tearing it down.”###

Today, in testimony before the U.S. Senate, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s <a href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook-pm/2025/09/04/rfk-jr-riles-republicans-00544644">said</a> he fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) workers and leadership because “they did not do their job” and claimed that he intended to “restore the agency to its role as the world’s gold standard public health agency.”

Keisha Lance Bottoms Statement on RFK’s Attacks Against CDC Workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;February 11, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> During the two-day swing Bottoms held five events across three localities to talk with Georgians about her vision for the state ATLANTA, GA — This past weekend, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms met with Georgians in Milledgeville, Augusta, and Sparta.&nbsp; During the two-day swing, Bottoms talked to Georgians about her vision for the state, discussed the issues that matter most to them, toured local businesses, and talked to local and elected leaders about the challenges and opportunities in their communities. “At the end of the day, whether it's Middle Georgia, Coastal Georgia, Metro Atlanta, north Georgia — we all want the same things. We want thriving schools, we want great-paying jobs, we want safe communities, we want access to healthcare, and that transcends geography and party lines,” said Bottoms. “As governor, I’m going to be focused on lowering costs, supporting our small businesses and communities across Georgia, and addressing what I’m hearing from Georgians.” MILLEDGEVILLE Bottoms’ first stop on the two-day swing was in Milledgeville where she met with Milledgeville Mayor Pro-Tem Denese Shinholster and local leaders before touring local businesses, including My Favorite Sweet Tea and Jones Barber and Styling, where she talked to the business owners about the challenges and opportunities they’re facing.&nbsp;Bottoms also toured Georgia Military College to hear more about their work preparing the next generation of Georgia’s leaders before ending the tour at the closed Central State Hospital campus where she talked to Central State Hospital Redevelopment leaders about how Georgia can expand access to the health care services Georgians need and attract development to grow Georgia’s economy and create opportunities for Georgia’s next generation. While in Milledgeville, Bottoms also held a meet and greet with Milledgeville community members where she discussed her plans for Georgia as governor and listened to the issues residents are facing. AUGUSTA Bottoms started her Saturday by holding a meet and greet with Augusta residents where she heard about the challenges and opportunities in the area. Bottoms then stopped by a local salon to talk to Georgians about her plans to support small businesses, lower costs, and create opportunity for Georgians in every community. SPARTA Bottoms ended her Saturday by holding a meet and greet in Sparta where she discussed the issues facing rural communities, including hospital closures, attracting talented workers, and education investments. Bottoms also highlighted her plans to address the issues as governor. ###

During the two-day swing Bottoms held five events across three localities to talk with Georgians about her vision for the state

Bottoms Joins Georgians in Milledgeville, Augusta, and Sparta to Discuss Vision for Georgia’s Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Monday, April 13, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Keisha’s Plan Will Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Address Rising Premiums, Protect Health Care in Rural Georgia, End Preventable Maternal Deaths, and Recruit Health Care WorkersATLANTA — Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms held a roundtable in Atlanta with health care providers and Georgians impacted by rising health care costs to announce her plan to expand affordable health care and make Georgia’s health care system work better for patients, families, and providers.Keisha’s CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia will lower costs for Georgians by expanding Medicaid, taking action to lower premiums, and establishing the Georgia Rx Savings Board, an independent affordability board that will lower prescription drug costs and give Georgians price transparency. Her plan will also protect health care in rural communities by strengthening reimbursements, expanding broadband to support telehealth and mobile health care operators, and making investments to grow the rural healthcare workforce.As governor, Keisha will also eliminate preventable maternal deaths and expand reproductive health care options, including by repealing the 2022 abortion legislation and restoring Georgia to a Roe-era standard. Additionally, Keisha will invest in recruiting and retaining health care workers by building residency and training partnerships and pushing for increased wages.“Health care is too expensive for too many Georgians,” said Bottoms. “Georgians in every community across our state are dealing with Republican leaders’ refusal to expand Medicaid and Donald Trump’s cuts that put health care at risk for nearly 1.5 million Georgians. As governor, I will take action to lower health care costs for Georgians, expand access to the healthcare services that Georgians need, and recruit more healthcare workers across the state.”Read more on <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=78e71a1d7b&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keisha’s CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia</a>:<ul><li>Cut Costs and Waste<ul><li>Expand Medicaid and raise eligibility for non-elderly, non-pregnant adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level, covering hundreds of thousands of Georgians.<ul><li>Keisha will end Georgia Pathways and replace it with a simpler, proven approach that actually gets eligible Georgians insured instead of forcing them through paperwork hurdles.</li></ul></li><li>Lower premiums and protect consumers through Georgia Access. Keisha will strengthen Georgia Access by maximizing enrollment, protecting families from junk plans, and ensuring no one loses coverage because of paperwork.<ul><li>Pursue targeted state premium support and other backstops to help keep costs low and prevent coverage loss for Georgians who rely on the ACA.</li></ul></li><li>Simplify Georgia Gateway and state notices, reduce documentation hurdles, and partner with trusted community organizations to provide hands-on help, especially in rural and high-need communities. </li><li>Lower prescription drug costs and give patients real price transparency by creating the Georgia Rx Savings Board, an independent affordability board that reviews excessive price increases and sets fair payment limits for what the state will pay, protecting patients and taxpayers from price gouging.</li></ul></li><li>Expand Access to Care<ul><li>Launch the Rural Care First Initiative<ul><li>Treat rural health like economic development by keeping rural facilities strong so communities can recruit employers, keep young families, and grow. </li><li>Increase reimbursements and direct targeted support to rural providers to help keep doors open and protect the services communities depend on, protecting local jobs and keeping care where people live. </li><li>Invest in broadband and expand telehealth and mobile clinics to reach communities left with too few providers and too much distance.</li></ul></li><li>Stand up for Georgia’s global public health infrastructure and launch the Georgia Public Health Alliance to bring together CDC expertise with Georgia’s world-class hospitals, universities, and public health leaders so our state remains the global hub for public health leadership and innovation.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Protect Reproductive Care<ul><li>Repeal Georgia’s abortion ban, protect safe access to clinics, and crack down on deceptive crisis pregnancy centers that mislead patients and delay care. </li><li>Expand prenatal and postpartum care, strengthen the OB and maternal-fetal medicine workforce, and restore Georgia’s maternal mortality review process. </li><li>Invest in maternal mental health and substance use care by expanding perinatal mental health capacity and screening, strengthen referral pathways to treatment, and growing peer support and community-based services, while treating substance use as a health issue and expanding family-centered treatment. </li><li>Expand evidence-based home visiting and nurse support for low-income, first-time moms and strengthen early connections to Early Intervention and pediatric care.</li></ul></li><li>Invest in Behavioral Health<ul><li>Make significant, sustained investments to expand the full behavioral health continuum with stronger mental health parity enforcement, better statewide 988 coordination, more mobile crisis teams, and more crisis stabilization beds so people can get help quickly and close to home.</li></ul></li><li>Recruit and Retain Health Care Workers<ul><li>Grow the rural health workforce by expanding loan repayment, building residency and training partnerships, and offering targeted incentives to recruit and retain clinicians in areas with shortages, with partnerships with Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine, Mercer, and the Medical College of Georgia. </li><li>Ensure Medicaid reimburses at levels that better reflect the real cost of care, with a goal of moving reimbursement at least to Medicare rates where feasible, while streamlining prior authorizations and reducing administrative burdens. </li><li>Push for higher guaranteed wages and stronger standards so this workforce can stay on the job and families can count on consistent care. </li><li>Bring Georgia into compliance with the federal Ensuring Access Medicaid rule and require wage transparency. This plan will support wage and workforce data tracking, including wages, turnover, and vacancies, so policymakers can see what is working and providers can be held accountable. </li><li>Support nurses with safer staffing and stronger workplace protections so patients get better care and nurses can stay in the profession.</li></ul></li><li>Eat Healthy and Improve Long-Term Outcomes<ul><li>Focus on lowering chronic disease, avoiding unnecessary hospital visits, and bringing down long-term costs for families and taxpayers by reducing food deserts. </li><li>Use tools like property tax abatements and Rural Economic Assistance grants to help grocery stores and fresh-food retailers expand into underserved communities. </li><li>Increase the availability of Georgia-grown products in food desert communities and support aggregation and distribution partnerships for small producers. </li><li>Help more public schools partner with Georgia farmers to supply fresh produce for school meals, supporting children’s health and creating new market opportunities for Georgia agriculture. </li><li>Improve access to high-quality school meals, maximize federal USDA Community Eligibility Provision participation, and expand nutrition education so students graduate with real-life skills.</li></ul></li></ul>

Keisha’s Plan Will Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Address Rising Premiums, Protect Health Care in Rural Georgia, End Preventable Maternal Deaths, and Recruit Health Care Workers

Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Plan to Lower Health Care Costs for Georgia Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;January 29, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms: ‘To Go After a Government in this Way Really is an Abuse of Power’ ATLANTA — Today, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on MSNOW’s Morning Joe, calling out the Trump Administration for “abuse of power” and “an effort to take away that right to vote,” following reports of the FBI conducting a raid at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center. Bottoms served as Mayor of Atlanta during the 2020 election.&nbsp; “We know that there are corporations that are sometimes criminal defendants. Sometimes there are individuals who are criminal defendants, but to go after a government in this way really is an abuse of power,” Bottoms said during the interview. Bottoms also highlighted the Trump Administration using Georgians’ tax dollars to manufacture election conspiracy theories. “I am deeply troubled. I have been an attorney for over 30 years. I had an opportunity to serve as a pro hac magistrate judge in Fulton County, and what I am seeing is something that I've never experienced in my lifetime,” Bottoms continued. “And what we are seeing happening and playing out in Fulton County right now is an effort to take away that right to vote, to take away our ability to trust in free and fair elections. There have been victims. In this case, victims like the Fulton County workers who were terrorized by Rudy Giuliani and these false narratives around votes in Fulton County. And you know, unfortunately, Donald Trump did project to us what he would do. He said this would be a term of retribution, and unfortunately, we are seeing it play out in real time.” Bottoms also spoke about her record of standing up for Georgia’s values against ICE abuses during the first Trump Administration. “When ICE is being irresponsible, then we as leaders have to respond accordingly,” Bottoms said. “As Mayor during the family separation crisis, when I could not get reassurances from the Trump Administration that ICE would not separate families and detain them in our city detention center, I made the decision to end our relationship with ICE.” During the interview Bottoms also made clear that, as governor, she will be focused on making Georgia more affordable — including lowering healthcare costs. “Every single stop that I've made in the state, the issue of affordability has come up, whether it's utility prices or healthcare. Georgia is one of nine states that have not expanded Medicaid. So even before the Big, Ugly Bill, we already had a health care crisis in the state. We've had nine rural hospitals close. With the ACA subsidies being taken away, one and a half million Georgians have seen their premiums skyrocket,” Bottoms continued. “I have a very close friend who owns a small business, their premiums were around $650 a month for her family, she told me they've gone up to over $2,200 a month. This is happening, and it's playing out across the state. I've talked with several voters who have experienced this. We have birthing centers that have closed. We have an ICU unit that is closed in this state. So it's a concern for people throughout the state, whether you are a Medicaid recipient, a small business owner, someone who's relied on these subsidies, affordability is on the ballot. So when I hear Donald Trump say that it's a hoax, clearly he doesn't exist in reality, it's what people are concerned about, and it's the number one issue on the ballot.” Watch the full interview <a href="https://youtu.be/uCzigsKy7zY">here</a>. ###

Today, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on MSNOW’s Morning Joe, calling out the Trump Administration for “abuse of power” and “an effort to take away that right to vote,” following reports of the FBI conducting a raid at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.

WATCH: On Morning Joe, Bottoms Speaks Out Against Trump’s ‘Abuse of Power’ in Fulton County FBI Raid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Continues to Chase Conspiracy Theories and Spread Lies About an Election that Happened Six Years Ago in a Desperate Attempt to Take Over Our State Elections’ ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after the Washington Post published a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/26/trump-elections-executive-order-activists/">new report</a> detailing how Donald Trump is considering an executive order to interfere with 2026 elections, based on disproven conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.The report highlights Donald Trump’s plans to sign an executive order that would ban mail-in ballots and voting machines. “Donald Trump continues to chase conspiracy theories and spread lies about an election that happened six years ago in a desperate attempt to take over our state elections. He coordinated an illegal FBI raid on Fulton County and now he’s threatening to break the law again in seizing power over our elections. The conspiracy theories behind these actions are ridiculous and the threat to our democracy is serious.&nbsp;&nbsp; “Republican candidates for governor in Georgia refuse to stand up to Trump as they compete to be the lackey who will let him trample over free and fair elections. Georgia needs a governor who will take action when Donald Trump attacks the rights that we have fought for.&nbsp; As governor, I will protect Georgians’ right to vote and stand up to Trump’s attempts to interfere in our elections.” ###&nbsp;

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Continues to Chase Conspiracy Theories and Spread Lies About an Election that Happened Six Years Ago in a Desperate Attempt to Take Over Our State Elections’

Statement on New Report of Donald Trump Planning Executive Order to Interfere With 2026 Elections

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump has Already Increased Costs for Millions of Georgians, and this Backwards Federal Budget Would Make it Even Worse’ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released a statement today on President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget, which would cut funding for health care, education, agriculture, housing, and clean energy programs, while Trump <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=d344c24c02&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">increases funding for the war in Iran</a>.Donald Trump’s proposed budget would cut <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=c3d4fa04cd&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $15 billion</a> for the Department of Health and Human Services and <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=06c5724e3a&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$5 billion cut</a> to the National Institute of Health. Trump’s budget also calls for eliminating <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=668d76ec64&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than $2 billion</a> for the Department of Education, nearly <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=a39dd299d8&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$5 billion for the Department of Agriculture</a>, more than <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=7737029d25&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$10 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development</a>, and more <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=a1b0e1f474&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$15 billion for renewable energy</a> and environmental projects.“Donald Trump has already increased costs for millions of Georgians, and this backwards federal budget would make it even worse. This proposal would increase the cost of health care, cut support for Georgia schools and farmers, and threaten Georgia’s growing clean energy economy. Georgians can’t afford these reckless policies from the Trump Administration.“Georgia needs leaders who will stand up for them by lowering costs, expanding access to affordable healthcare, creating jobs, and standing up to Donald Trump when he hurts Georgia — that’s what I’ll do as governor.”###

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump has Already Increased Costs for Millions of Georgians, and this Backwards Federal Budget Would Make it Even Worse’

Bottoms Statement on Trump Proposing Cuts to Health Care, Education

Bottoms: ‘My Republican Opponents Have Refused to Stand Up for Georgians Who Need Relief Right Now’ATLANTA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement reiterating her call to extend the suspension of the gas tax as Georgians are paying <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/dGqLptJfaEg?e=e8cdf3d5be&amp;c2id=a9e337e05eac0f017d80fbef91717954" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nearly a dollar more per gallon</a> than they did in June 2025.“Georgians across our state tell me their budgets are being stretched thin by sky-high gas prices and rising costs in every area of their lives. Donald Trump’s war with Iran is causing major pain at the pump and Georgia’s leaders should extend the gas tax suspension to help Georgia’s families,” said Bottoms. “Georgia needs a governor who understands the challenges families are facing and my Republican opponents have refused to stand up for Georgians who need relief right now. As governor, my top priority will be lowering costs and standing up for Georgians when the chaos coming from the White House is hurting our state.”Her statement comes as <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/sXmYd6BvzM_?e=e8cdf3d5be&amp;c2id=a9e337e05eac0f017d80fbef91717954" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new reporting</a> from the Associated Press details how soaring gas prices have led to the highest level of inflation in three years. According to the <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/jYYNthENHct?e=e8cdf3d5be&amp;c2id=a9e337e05eac0f017d80fbef91717954" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New York Times</a>, fuel prices are among the many areas where families are facing rising costs, including grocery prices, health care services, utility bills, and rent prices.###

Bottoms: ‘My Republican Opponents Have Refused to Stand Up for Georgians Who Need Relief Right Now’

Bottoms Continues Call to Extend Gas Tax Suspension As Georgians Pay Nearly A Dollar More Per Gallon

Gubernatorial candidate and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is proud of her family’s long history in Georgia. Bottoms is at least a fifth-generation Georgian, she told the Ledger-Enquirer, and can trace her roots to a plantation in Crawfordville.

Georgia Governor Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaks On Top Columbus Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March 31, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms joined hundreds of Georgians while campaigning across the state last week ATLANTA — Last week, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined hundreds of Georgians in Suwanee,&nbsp; Barnesville, and Griffin to discuss her vision for Georgia and highlight the stakes of this year’s election. Bottoms campaigned in Suwanee to discuss her plans as governor to lower costs, expand access to affordable health care and stand up to Donald Trump’s chaos coming out of Washington. During the weekend, she also joined Georgians in Barnesville for the Pike County NAACP’s Freedom Fund Banquet, where she highlighted the stakes of the 2026 election and the need for Georgia’s leaders to stand up against threats to Georgians voting rights. On Saturday, Bottoms also joined Georgians in Griffin to highlight her vision for Georgia.SUWANEEOn Tuesday, Bottoms joined the Forsyth Democrats for their monthly meeting, where she discussed her plans to address the issues that matter to Georgians by lowering costs, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and&nbsp; expanding opportunities for Georgians to continue their education. [<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/gAoa6Bkdqt8">Video here</a>] “This is why the free Technical and Community College piece is so important. My mother went back to school and opened a hair salon. She went back to cosmetology school when my father was incarcerated, and she suddenly became a single mother. It's important because it's not just great for young people leaving out of high school, but for people who maybe need to course correct or change,” said Bottoms. “Education — I think — unlocks so many opportunities for so many.” BARNESVILLE On Saturday, Bottoms joined a <a href="https://x.com/KeishaForGA/status/2038312840440799325?s=20">packed room of excited Georgians</a> in Barnesville to discuss the threats to voting rights coming from Donald Trump and the importance of Georgia having leaders who will stand up for Georgia and work to address the issues that families are facing. “I know what we need in this moment. We need great people. We need people whose faith tells them that our better days lie ahead,” said Bottoms. “We need people — like me — who are going to fight to expand Medicaid in this state. We're going to make sure we have great-paying jobs in this state. We're going to make sure you can live in your communities with dignity. To make sure that our children have a pathway to a brighter future. We need people up and down the ballot, from senator to governor on down to your school board representatives and beyond.” GRIFFIN Later in the day, Bottoms joined Georgians in Griffin to discuss her vision for Georgia as governor. She discussed her plans to expand affordable health care to more Georgians, invest in affordable housing, and create a state where every Georgian can thrive. ###

Bottoms joined hundreds of Georgians while campaigning across the state last week

ICYMI: Bottoms Campaigns in Suwanee, Barnesville, and Griffin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: These Job Cuts are ‘a Direct Result of Donald Trump’s Reckless Actions’ ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after SK Battery announced that they would be <a href="https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/03/sk-battery-lays-off-nearly-1000-employees-at-north-georgia-plant/">laying off nearly 1,000 employees</a> at their plant in Commerce, Ga. The layoffs come after Donald Trump <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/business/ev-cars-us-china-trump.html">eliminated incentives</a> aimed at attracting manufacturing jobs in the United States, which brought more than <a href="https://www.warnock.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SRW-IRA-Report-Final.pdf">$28 billion in investments</a> to Georgia. “This announcement that nearly 1,000 Georgians will lose their jobs is a direct result of Donald Trump’s reckless actions. My thoughts are with the people of Commerce as they deal with the impact of these layoffs on area families and the local economy.&nbsp; “Georgia has been a national leader in bringing new manufacturing jobs to our state. As governor, I will work to protect our jobs and create opportunities for Georgians in every community. And I will stand up for Georgia families when Donald Trump’s policies hurt our communities.”###

Bottoms: These Job Cuts are ‘a Direct Result of Donald Trump’s Reckless Actions’

Bottoms Statement on SK Battery Announcing Layoffs of Nearly 1,000 Employees in Commerce

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick, and Renita Duncan on Thursday for a healthcare roundtable discussion centered on expanding Medicaid in Georgia.

Bottoms, Beshear Join Warner Robins Roundtable Urging Georgia Medicaid Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have Increased Health Care Premiums for more than 1.5 million Georgians By Refusing to Extend the ACA Subsidies’ ATLANTA — Today, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement marking the 16th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Nearly 1.5 million Georgians’ <a href="https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/higher-health-insurance-premiums-leave-1m-georgians-with-hard-choices/BMN424MLYZB5DNPK3EGQ5LJPUA/">health care premiums have spiked</a> this year following Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress refusing to extend ACA subsidies. “Sixteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act to provide security for families by giving more Americans access to affordable health care coverage that actually worked for them. The ACA’s new incentives led 41 states to expand Medicaid – but Georgia remains one of the few states to have ignored this critical tool. That decision has cost hundreds of thousands of Georgians access to life-saving care, it’s caused the closure of 9 rural hospitals in our state, and Georgia has left $700 million from the federal government on the table. As governor, I will deliver on the promise of the Affordable Care Act by finally expanding Medicaid to provide coverage for 300,000 Georgians and to keep our rural hospitals open. “As I’m traveling across the state, I’m hearing horror stories from Georgians who are struggling to afford their health care premiums because they have doubled or tripled in price. That’s because Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have increased health care premiums for more than 1.5 million Georgians by refusing to extend the ACA subsidies. We need to take action to lower premium costs. My priority on day one will be lowering health care costs for Georgia families, expanding Medicaid and access to affordable health care, and protecting Georgia’s rural hospitals.”###

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have Increased Health Care Premiums for more than 1.5 million Georgians By Refusing to Extend the ACA Subsidies’

Bottoms Statement on 16th Anniversary of Signing of the Affordable Care Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;February 19, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms Responds to Trump’s Threats for a State Takeover of Fulton County Elections: ‘Donald Trump and this Rogue Election Board have Made a Mockery of our Democracy’&nbsp; ATLANTA — Yesterday, following Donald Trump <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/trump-elections-save-act-congress-voter-id.html">encouraging a takeover</a> of Fulton County's elections as the Georgia Board of Elections met for the first time since the FBI raid at the Fulton County Election Hub, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined <a href="https://youtu.be/xD7mlcQKCws?si=Hy7bsuqKGPJzMVVd">MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki</a> to detail how she will “use every tool” as governor to protect free and fair elections in Georgia.&nbsp; Bottoms spoke about how she will stand up against Donald Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s elections as governor. “This delusional belief that he somehow will find 12,000 votes in Fulton County is not based in reality, and unfortunately, we're not seeing Republicans speak up [...] I can tell you, as governor of this state, I'm going to use every tool in the toolbox — from taking Donald Trump to court to looking at the voting measures that have been passed in this state that have made it more difficult for people to access the ballot.” Bottoms also called out Donald Trump threatening free and fair elections in Georgia. “Congressman John Lewis was my congressman, and I saw a quote from him today that really touched my core, and that quote was that his greatest fear was that we would wake up one day and our democracy would be gone. [...] We certainly are experiencing that right now. We are witnessing this dismantling of our democracy in this state, Donald Trump and this rogue election board have made a mockery of our democracy. But what I can also tell you is that as the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement in America — what he is doing — I can guarantee you will backfire. We've seen record turnout in this state, and I know we will see it again in 2026 because people are angry. They want to fight back. And what I know is that Congressman Lewis reminded us that our right to vote is sacred. It's precious. And if we don't use it, we will lose it, and I trust that people will use it in a mighty way this November and in 68 days when early voting begins in Fulton County.” Watch the full interview <a href="https://youtu.be/xD7mlcQKCws">here</a>. ###

Bottoms Responds to Trump’s Threats for a State Takeover of Fulton County Elections: ‘Donald Trump and this Rogue Election Board have Made a Mockery of our Democracy’

Bottoms on MS NOW: “I'm Going to Use Every Tool” to Protect Georgians’ Voting Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Wednesday, April 15, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>During Debate, Bottoms Focuses on Affordability, Expanding Access to Health Care, and Standing Up for GeorgiansATLANTA — At tonight’s gubernatorial debate at 11Alive studios in Atlanta, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her vision for Georgia’s future, including lowering costs, expanding access to healthcare, and standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos when it hurts Georgians.Earlier this week, Keisha announced her CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia to <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=fab5c18ea5&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lower health care costs</a> and make Georgia's health care system work better for patients, families, and providers. Keisha also recently announced her plan to <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=c2dd4ff21d&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guarantee pre-K access</a> to every 4-year old in Georgia and <a href="https://keishaforgovernor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82eef1f69f4a1194f9e1034dc&amp;id=f11caf201e&amp;e=e8cdf3d5be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">require full-day kindergarten</a> for Georgia students.On Standing Up to President Trump:“I've gone toe to toe with the Trump Administration, and I know that we need to focus on issues like affordability, expanding Medicaid in this state, and making access to education something that's available to everyone in this state,” said Bottoms. “It's not just about what you will do, it's about what you have done when given the opportunity. And when given the opportunity to lead, I led on behalf of not just the city of Atlanta, but people across the state, and I am ready to go and fight for all of our communities to make Georgia a better place for our children.”On Lowering Costs for Georgia Families:“Suspending the gas tax is one way that we can address the issue as it relates to gas costs in this state. Also joining other states who've already sued the Trump Administration on tariffs that are unfairly impacting small businesses in the state,” said Bottoms. “Also, the Port of Savannah is being directly impacted because of the radical tariffs that Trump has instituted. Also making sure that we are expanding Medicaid in the state — over a million and a half Georgians saw their health care premiums go up because of the refusal of the Trump Administration to extend the ACA subsidies.Bottoms continued, “When we closed the multi-billion dollar transaction that's now known as Centennial Yards, we created an affordable housing trust fund. We can do that across the state to help offset housing costs”On Expanding Access to Health Care Across the State:“The state of health care in this state is shameful,” said Bottoms. “We are the home to the CDC. Yet we have nine rural hospitals that have already closed. We have 300,000 people who aren't insured in this state because of the refusal to expand Medicaid. We left $700 million on the table because of the refusal to expand Medicaid. Reopening hospitals in our rural communities has to be a priority. We also have to invest heavily in making sure that we have public health clinics, mobile health clinics, and that we are giving incentives to health care providers to go to rural communities and provide much needed health care.”On Investing in Education and Georgia’s Workforce:“What we need to focus on is creating workforce training development. I did it as Mayor of Atlanta, and I know it can be done statewide. We created the Center for Workforce Innovation at Atlanta Area Tech, where we train people for six-figure jobs, as plumbers, as airline mechanics, as coders, the list goes on. This can and should be done statewide, especially in conjunction with areas that are heavily populated by our veteran population,” said Bottoms. “This is something that is of interest to the entire state, because what we know is that when we have a trained workforce, it betters our state. It’s better for our economy. It's better for our communities.”On Protecting Georgia Women’s Right to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions:“The ‘heartbeat bill’ needs to be repealed in this state, and it really is a travesty, given that we have some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the state, especially as it relates to African-American women. We need to have this state restored to Roe standards where a woman could have the right to choose, and understanding that this is not just about abortion.” said Bottoms. “This is about women who may be experiencing a miscarriage. This is about women who are in need of health care, and health care providers are afraid to provide it for fear of prosecution. The ‘heartbeat bill’ is not in line with who we are as a state and the choices that women have had for over 50 years in this country.”###

At tonight’s gubernatorial debate at 11Alive studios in Atlanta, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms laid out her vision for Georgia’s future, including lowering costs, expanding access to healthcare, and standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos when it hurts Georgians.

During Debate, Bottoms Focuses on Affordability, Expanding Access to Health Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;January 8, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Savannah, GA — At tonight’s Democratic gubernatorial forum, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms — running to serve as the next Governor of Georgia — laid out her vision for Georgia’s future, including making Georgia more affordable, supporting economic growth, and standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos coming out of Washington. On Bottoms’ vision for Georgia: “I know the opportunities and challenges that face this state, and I also know what's possible when you have leaders who keep all of us top of mind. I am here to earn your vote — continuing to listen to you, continuing to work on your issues, working with leaders like my friend Van Johnson and others to make sure that we are doing what's best on behalf of your communities,” said Bottoms. “This election is about the future. It's about the future that we want for our children. It's about the future for generations not yet born, I hope to earn your support.” On creating good-paying jobs and investing in Georgia’s talent: “I sat at the table with corporate leaders and university leaders in creating the Center for Workforce Innovation. That is a program at Atlanta Area Tech that trains people at jobs for Truist as coders, at Home Depot as plumbers, at Delta Airlines as mechanics, at Georgia Power as linesmen and -women,” said Bottoms. “This is something that can and should be scaled statewide. That is why I am going to find a pathway to free technical and community college.”&nbsp; Bottoms continued, “Whether you are someone who's graduating from high school looking to better your career, or if you're someone like my mother, who course changed midlife to going back to cosmetology school — working to scale these throughout Coastal Georgia and throughout the state of Georgia will be a significant game changer in our workforce.” On growing Georgia’s economy: “I spent this morning touring the Port of Savannah, and on that tour, along with ILA 1414, I saw some of the 14,000 trucks that go in and out of the Port, many of them owned by small businesses. So what we know is that economic development and workforce development go hand in hand,” said Bottoms.&nbsp; “We also need to make sure that there are people who are trained to take these jobs that are coming into our state. And also holding these corporate partners accountable when they get incentives, making sure that they are giving back to our communities,” continued Bottoms. On lowering health care costs for Georgia families: “If I am given the honor of being elected governor of this state my day one priority will be to expand Medicaid in this state. Even before the Big Ugly Bill, there were 300,000 Georgians who did not have health insurance because we did not expand Medicaid,” said Bottoms. “What may have been missed in the distractions coming out of Washington, D.C., this week is 1.5 million Georgians have seen their health care premiums increase because the ACA subsidies have not been extended. We have to stand in the gap.” Bottoms continued, “Expanding Medicaid is not just about those who are recipients, it's about those who need access to hospitals in our rural communities.” On Bottoms’ record of standing up for Georgians: “I don't have to dream about fighting against Donald Trump, I've already done it and won when I led the capital city of this state. When the Trump administration would not allow officers to wear bodycam cameras when they were assigned to federal task forces, I made the decision to remove our officers. It then resulted in the Trump administration changing their policy across this country,” said Bottoms. “That means, as governor, I will continue to stand up to Donald Trump. To the extent that we can pick up the phone and have a reasonable conversation or meeting that will help on behalf of Georgia I'm willing to do that, but when we have to fight back I will lead the charge.” On making Georgia a place more people can afford to call home: “There was a study done by Georgia Tech that showed there was a shortage of 41,000 homes in Coastal Georgia. There are things that we can do immediately to address that. One being helping invest in infrastructure in this area, making it easier for people to build in this area, making it easier for people to access grants,” said Bottoms. “When I had the opportunity to lead our capital city, I created an affordable housing trust fund so that people who do live in their homes can avoid rising property taxes.” ###

At tonight’s Democratic gubernatorial forum, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms — running to serve as the next Governor of Georgia — laid out her vision for Georgia’s future, including making Georgia more affordable, supporting economic growth, and standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos coming out of Washington.

Bottoms at Savannah Democratic Gubernatorial Forum: ‘This Election is About the Future’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Monday, May 18, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a>Bottoms made stops across Fort Valley, Albany, Thomasville, Valdosta, Waycross, Savannah, Statesboro, and AugustaBottoms on MS NOW: When I’m Elected Governor I Will ‘Veto Any Maps that Attempt to Dilute Minority Participation in the State’ATLANTA — During the second half of the <a href="https://www.keishaforgovernor.com/tour">“Our Rights, Our Future” GOTV Tour</a> Keisha Lance Bottoms met with Georgians in Fort Valley, Albany, Thomasville, Valdosta, Waycross, Savannah, Statesboro, and Augusta. During the campaign stops, she discussed her <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cturSXcz2qK8yvtxRCyVwqUD47T39ibQ/view">Democracy First Agenda</a> which will protect voting rights in Georgia following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais.&nbsp; On Saturday, Bottoms appeared on <a href="https://youtu.be/uRJpSRih9BA">MS NOW’s Politics Nation</a> with Al Sharpton where she discussed her plan to establish new protections for voting rights at the state level, protect election workers, restore trust in election administration, and expand voting access for eligible Georgians.“This week, I introduced a plan called the Johnson-Lewis Voting Rights Act, and it is specific to Georgia. What I can do when, God willing, I'm elected governor of the state, one will be to veto any maps that attempt to dilute minority participation in the state,” said Bottoms. “It is just about free and fair access to the right to vote, expanding eligible ID that can be used in voting, … allowing people same day voter registration, making sure that we are expanding the length of time that people have to early vote, putting drop boxes back in place, but at the end of the day, this is a reminder of why people have to vote down ballot.”Bottoms also spoke with <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-think-they-found-the-missing-ingredient-for-a-wave-election_n_6a08e08ee4b0a33000e224db" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the HuffPost</a> this week about Brian Kemp calling a special session to redraw voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court made it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps.<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-think-they-found-the-missing-ingredient-for-a-wave-election_n_6a08e08ee4b0a33000e224db" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HuffPost:</a> Democrats Think They Found The Missing Ingredient For A Wave Election“‘We know that Sanford Bishop has been especially powerful in making sure that Georgia gets the dollars that’s needed for the agricultural community, for our HBCUs,’ she said, referring to the veteran Black congressman who represents southwestern Georgia and whose district could be drastically redrawn before the 2028 election. ‘As I’m moving around areas, people are really concerned that he may no longer have that ability.’”During the tour, Bottoms also joined Georgians in Fort Valley for a meet and greet. On Friday, Bottoms talked to voters before they cast their ballots on the final day of early voting. She also held meet and greets in Albany, Thomasville, and Valdosta. Bottoms also stopped by two barbershops in Albany and Valdosta to talk with Georgians on Friday.Over the weekend, Bottoms held campaign events in Waycross, Savannah, Statesboro, and Augusta.Bottoms also made stops in <a href="https://x.com/KeishaForGA/status/2054908791796166921?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlanta</a>, <a href="https://x.com/KeishaForGA/status/2054204049574998248?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gay</a>, <a href="https://x.com/KeishaForGA/status/2054396209083674841?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Columbus</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/KeishaForGA/status/2054638034872643859?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Macon</a> during the tour.THURSDAYFORT VALLEYOn Thursday, Bottoms joined <a href="https://www.41nbc.com/keisha-lance-bottoms-vows-to-fight-maps-she-says-weaken-black-voting-power-during-fort-valley-campaign-stop/">Georgians in Fort Valley</a> to hold a meet and greet where she discussed her plans to protect voting rights in Georgia.<a href="https://www.41nbc.com/keisha-lance-bottoms-vows-to-fight-maps-she-says-weaken-black-voting-power-during-fort-valley-campaign-stop/">41NBC:</a> Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop‘I’ll veto any maps that dilute the representation of communities across this state and then just secondly, this is the reason why it’s so important for people to vote down ballot because we have to have control of the house in the Senate for us to be able to have these fair maps,’ Bottoms said. ‘So we’re going to use every tool in our toolbox whether it be taking the Trump Administration Department Justice to court, whether it be putting forth policy legislation that can help change the tide.’FRIDAYALBANYOn Friday in Albany, Bottoms talked with Georgians before they cast their ballots on the final day of early voting.Bottoms then stopped by Helen’s Barbershop Art-Salon in Albany to talk to Georgians about the challenges and opportunities they’re facing.Later in the day in Albany, Bottoms held a meet and greet to talk with Georgians about her plans to lower costs, expand affordable health care, and invest in Georgians’ education.THOMASVILLEFriday afternoon, Bottoms spoke with Georgians about her plans to support small businesses, protect Georgia’s rural hospitals, and give every Georgian the opportunity to thrive.VALDOSTALater in the afternoon on Friday, Bottoms stopped by World of Fades barbershop to hear from Georgians about the challenges and opportunities South Georgia is facing.On Friday evening, Bottoms joined a packed room at Valdosta State University to share her plans to stand up for Georgians’ voting rights, invest in education, and lower costs.“There's an opportunity in this state — and Brian Kemp is taking that opportunity to call people back into session. We're going to hope for the best, but if there's any blueprint from Republican-led states across the country, we got to prepare for the work,” said Bottoms. &nbsp;“Simply put, people like Stanford Bishop may not have a seat in Congress, minority representation in this state will be completely gutted and diluted if this state follows what other Republican-led states have done.”SATURDAYWAYCROSSSaturday morning in Waycross, Bottoms joined excited Georgians to discuss her plans to invest in education, including by guaranteeing free pre-k and eliminating state income taxes for teachers.SAVANNAHSaturday afternoon in Savannah, Bottoms also spoke with Georgians about how <a href="https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2026/05/16/bottoms-other-democrats-speak-on-georgia-voting-rights-battle/90119492007/">she will veto any voting map</a> designed to diminish fair representation in Georgia.<a href="https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2026/05/16/bottoms-other-democrats-speak-on-georgia-voting-rights-battle/90119492007/">Savannah Morning News:</a> Savannah rally protests Voting Rights Act ruling, map redraws“Bottoms added that if elected, she would veto any map that is presented before her that would dilute the representation of minorities in the state. If a map is redrawn and approved before she’s sworn into office, ‘we’re going to have to fight it out in the courts,’ she said.”STATESBOROIn the evening on Saturday, Bottoms joined Georgians in Statesboro to share her vision to ensure every Georgian can thrive.SUNDAYAUGUSTASunday afternoon in Augusta, Bottoms sat down with Georgians to discuss her plans to expand affordable health care in Georgia. In April, Bottoms released her CARE Plan for a Healthier Georgia which will expand Medicaid, protect rural hospitals, and recruit and retain healthcare workers.Later in the afternoon in Augusta, Bottoms spoke with excited Georgians about her plans to stand up against threats to their voting rights.“I've got two voters in my house. When my 18 year old went with us to vote, what struck me was how he was standing next to my mother. And I thought when she was 18 she was fighting for her right to vote. And the fact that he is now 18, and we are fighting to protect our right to vote really tells you that the fight is never really over,” said Bottoms. “Every generation is going to have its own battle. I didn't think that was going to be a fight that I would face, or that even my 18 year old would still be fighting for the right to for free access to the ballot, but here we are.”###

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2, 2026CONTACT: <a href="mailto:press@keishaforgovernor.com">press@keishaforgovernor.com</a> Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Continues to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Chase Conspiracy Theories’ ATLANTA — Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement following a report from the New York Times detailing how <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/politics/trump-fbi-phone-call-georgia-gabbard.html?campaign_id=60&amp;emc=edit_na_20260202&amp;instance_id=170479&amp;nl=breaking-news&amp;regi_id=303468302&amp;segment_id=214672&amp;user_id=2756bd63af44e4533f2b9b0a6386f154">Donald Trump coordinated with FBI leaders</a> and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on the recent FBI raid at the Fulton County Election Hub. This comes after <a href="https://youtu.be/rJBuveysdhY?t=0m25s">Bottoms called out Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche</a> yesterday on CNN for lying about Donald Trump's involvement in the raid. Bottoms also highlighted reports that Fulton County would <a href="https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/02/02/fulton-county-filing-lawsuit-over-fbi-raid-elections-hub/">file a lawsuit</a> in response to the raid, saying she will sue the Trump Administration as governor when it infringes on Georgians’ rights.&nbsp; “This report from the New York Times makes clear what we already suspected: Donald Trump continues to use taxpayer dollars to direct his administration to chase conspiracy theories about an election that he lost six years ago. Now we also know that he is going even further and coordinating with the Director of National Intelligence to manufacture lies about the 2020 election. It’s alarming that we continue to see this administration abuse its power and threaten free and fair elections, while families in Georgia are struggling with rising costs and face losing their health care coverage due to Trump’s cuts. “I commend the elected leaders in Fulton County for going to court and using every tool to stand up for Georgians against threats to their rights and privacy. As Governor, I will stand up for Georgians, and I will take Donald Trump to court whenever he interferes with our rights.” ###

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