Obama: ‘Georgia, I hope you'll support my friend, Keisha Lance Bottoms, for governor’

‘This Debate Made One Thing Unmistakable: Rick Jackson is Trying to Buy And Lie His Way To The Governor’s Office’

Today, a coalition of sheriffs, district attorneys, solicitor generals and other law enforcement officials from across Georgia endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in her campaign to serve as the next governor of Georgia.  

Bottoms Highlights Plans to Invest in Early Education

Keisha’s Plan Will Deliver Immediate Savings On Insurance And At The Pump, Rein In Unjustified Rate Hikes, And Hold Insurance Companies Accountable

Local Bowie County Resident: “This Is About More Than Politics. It Doesn’t Matter If You’re A Republican Or A Democrat. This Is Our Home.”

Jackson promises to ‘be like Trump, but with a Southern tone,’ pledges to be Trump’s ‘favorite governor’ and says that if he wins, ‘President Trump will be a winner’

Last week, Keisha called for a pause on the diesel tax and she has consistently called for relief for Georgia families

Bottoms Highlights Plans to Lower Costs, Expand Medicaid, Provide Relief for Georgia Families

Bottoms: ‘Georgia leaders should act now and suspend the tax on diesel fuel’

Keisha: “Rick Jackson’s Made His Fortune Off A Broken Health Care System And Is Still Profiting Off Your Pain”

As Governor, Keisha Will Fight Rigged System To Expand Medicaid, Waive Local Grocery Taxes And Stop Data Centers From Raising Costs

Keisha: ‘We Need to Take a Pause on New Construction and Reassess Where We Are’

Keisha Also Called Out Slick Rick Jackson’s Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

Keisha also called out Rick Jackson getting exposed for extending a contract with the state of Georgia after promising to “unwind” his business with the state

Keisha’s Plan Will Stop Insiders Like Slick Rick Jackson From Rigging the System to Enrich Themselves

In Don Lemon Interview, Keisha Blasts Jackson for Calling for the National Guard to Monitor the November Election in Georgia

Keisha: ‘Rick Jackson is Once Again Telling Georgians How He Will Be Trump’s Favorite Governor — This Time by Spreading Election Lies and Threatening Our Elections’

Keisha: ‘While Donald Trump is Selling Out Our State's Top Industries, Rick Jackson Refuses to Stand Up to Him’

This weekend, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms met with hundreds of Georgians in Decatur, Atlanta, Rome, Rockmart, Dalton, and Ringgold, outlining her vision for the state, including her plans to expand Medicaid, lower costs, and support Georgia's small businesses.

Bottoms on 11Alive: ‘He Looked In The Faces Of Taxpayers And Said He Would Not Continue His Business With The State’

The AJC reports that Jackson paid a consultant over $10K “shortly before his endorsement was announced”

Keisha: ‘Wherever I Have Gone in the State Of Georgia, the Affordability Issue is the Number One Issue’

Slick Rick Jackson Caught Secretly Extending A Lucrative Contract Into 2027, Despite Promises Not to Do Business with Georgia

Jackson’s Already Made Nearly a Billion in Taxpayer-Funded, No-Bid Contracts

Slick Rick Jackson In His Own Words: I’ve Sent Them All A Ton of Cash, Politicians Good and Bad

Keisha Discussed Her Priorities at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention and with Democratic Governors Association Vice Chair Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Following reports of an Atlanta Police Department officer being shot while responding to a call today in Atlanta, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement.

Days after the AJC first revealed how Rick Jackson was cashing in on a struggling Alabama hospital, a new report from the Alabama Political Reporter raises more questions about Jackson’s record of enriching himself off of a failing health care system and states like Alabama and Georgia’s refusal to expand Medicaid.

A new investigative report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution exposes how Slick Rick Jackson gets rich off a broken health care system, and continues to oppose Medicaid expansion that would protect hospitals from closure and lower health care costs for Georgians.

On Thursday, Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on MSNOW’s The Last Word to discuss her plans to focus on expanding Medicaid and lowering costs.

Yesterday, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms joined the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual Congressional Luncheon to discuss her plans to expand Medicaid, protect Georgia’s rural hospitals, and invest in growing the health care workforce. Keisha also highlighted her plans to support Georgia’s businesses.

Featuring Slick Rick Jackson & Trump In Their Own Words, New Ad Details How One Insider Gets the Support of Another

Flattery, Million Dollar Checks & Promises to Be Just Like Trump — Protecting the Rigged System that Screwing Georgians

Last week, Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched her Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour where she highlighted her plans to expand Medicaid and protect Georgia’s rural hospitals, and heard from Southeast Georgia residents about the issues impacting them.

Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement after billionaire health care executive Rick Jackson announced he would be joining Donald Trump during his stop in Cobb County next week.

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

Today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms called for a continued suspension of the gas tax to provide Georgians with relief as surging gas prices continue for working families.

Ossoff campaigned with Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, in what their advisers described as the first of many joint rallies intended to showcase them as a team. The Democrats spoke behind a lectern decked with a placard that read “United for Georgia.”

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.

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.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms 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.

Bottoms on MS NOW: When I’m Elected Governor I Will ‘Veto Any Maps that Attempt to Dilute Minority Participation in the State’

Earlier this week, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms kicked off her “Our Rights, Our Future” GOTV Tour to meet with Georgians across the state and discuss her plans to protect voting rights, lower costs, expand access to affordable health care, and invest in education.

Days ahead of the May 19 Democratic gubernatorial primary, Keisha Lance Bottoms released a new TV ad in her campaign for governor, directly taking on Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for fighting over Donald Trump’s affection.

Keisha’s Plan Will Establish New Protections for Voting Rights at the State Level, Protect Election Workers, Restore Trust in Election Administration, and Expand Voting Access

Bottoms: ‘Georgia Republicans are Once Again Taking Orders from Trump with Another Attack on Voting Rights’

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Bottoms will make stops across Georgia to talk with Georgians about the stakes of the 2026 governor’s race as Georgians’ voting rights are under attack.

"Shortly after I was elected Mayor, Georgia Voice ran a headline that said: 'Mayor Bottoms has our back!'

It was true then. It is true now. And it will be true as the next governor of Georgia."

“Ted Turner’s vision helped transform Atlanta into a global city. He built a media empire that powered our economy and helped establish Atlanta as a world-class hub for news, entertainment, sports, and innovation, .

Bottoms: ‘Trump Continues to Escalate His Attacks on Free and Fair Elections in Georgia, After His Lies Have Already Turned the Lives of Two Fulton County Poll Workers Upside Down’

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.

In a new video targeted to Democratic primary voters in Georgia, President Joe Biden today endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in her campaign to serve as the next governor of Georgia, highlighting her record of delivering results as Mayor of Atlanta.

Keisha Lance Bottoms released the first TV ad in her campaign for governor, taking on the policies of Donald Trump and highlighting her plans to lower health care costs, expand Medicaid and guarantee pre-K for all Georgia families who want it.

Bottoms: ‘This Latest Ruling is a Devastating Setback, Taking a Sledgehammer to the Very Protections that Generations of Civil Rights Leaders Fought and Bled to Secure’

At today’s gubernatorial debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms shared her plans to lower costs, invest in education at every level, and expand access to affordable health care as governor.

Former Atlanta Mayor and Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, joins Chris Jansing to discuss the platforms that she is running on

Bottoms: ‘These Reports Show the Human Impact of the Decision by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to Rip Health Care Coverage Away from Americans’

Less than one week ahead of voters beginning to cast their ballots in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on April 27, a new poll shows Keisha Lance Bottoms leading the Republican candidates in head-to-head matchups.

From the daughter of an incarcerated R&B singer to running one of the largest cities in the country, and now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.

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.

“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."

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

Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race is entering a critical phase as candidates make their final push before the May primary.

Keisha’s plan will invest in early learning for Georgia’s students, give us a jump-start on literacy, and provide resources to recruit educators and expand classroom capacity

Bottoms joined excited Georgians to discuss her plans to lower costs, expand Medicaid, and support small businesses

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.

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

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.

Bottoms: ‘In the Year Since Donald Trump Implemented These Reckless Tariff Policies, Georgians have been Forced to Pay Higher Costs in Every Area of Their Lives’

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

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

Last week, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined hundreds of Georgians in Forsyth and Barnesville to discuss her vision for Georgia and highlight the stakes of this year’s election.

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

Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms called out the Trump Administration today, following a new report that the Administration canceled more than $300 million in funding to support farmers.

With the May primary approaching, Keisha Lance Bottoms made a stop in Forsyth County, saying she isn’t taking positive poll numbers for granted.

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’

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.

Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms today applauded elected leaders in Social Circle for taking steps to block Donald Trump’s effort to open a new ICE detention facility in Georgia — one of the largest planned facilities in the country.

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

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump’s Actions are Driving up Costs and Creating More Economic Uncertainty in Georgia’

Keisha Lance Bottoms is looking to do something that no Democrat has done since 2003: Become the Governor of Georgia.

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

Last week, Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms met with hundreds of Georgians in Dahlonega, Marietta, Athens, Madison, and Covington.

Bottoms Qualifies for May 19 Gubernatorial Primary

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’

Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, Senior Advisor to former President Joe Biden and a 2026 Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, spoke with Athens locals and UGA students about their concerns and her plans for state-wide office at a campaign meet and greet at Ted’s Most Best on a rainy afternoon Thursday.

Bottoms: ‘What We Heard from Trump was More Division and Distraction — and Nothing About How He’s Going to Fix His Disastrous Policies that are Driving Up Costs’

Former Atlanta mayor and current gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms took center stage as she accepted the Public Service Award. She drew a direct line between Atlanta's civil rights legacy and Georgia's 2026 race for governor.

Bottoms: ‘Trump Has Shown Us that He is Determined to Continue These Disastrous Tariff Policies’

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 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’

Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

“Reverend Jesse Jackson was a Civil Rights icon, fighting for a country that treated all of us equally – no matter our race, color, or religion."

“When President Trump visits Northwest Georgia on Thursday, he'll be in a state where rising costs are not a 'hoax,' health care premiums are skyrocketing for more than 1.4 million people, and tariffs are damaging the trade economy. "

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

Bottoms: ‘This Unsealed Affidavit Confirms That the FBI’s Raid in Fulton County was Based on Debunked Claims from Donald Trump’s Own Handpicked Conspiracy Theorist’

Inside 100 days until the Primary Election, Keisha Lance Bottoms is building the campaign to win in both May and November. Keisha continues to focus on the issues top-of-mind for voters — from lowering costs to protecting Georgians against abuses of power by Donald Trump and his administration.

Today, the Keisha for Governor campaign announced it will report raising another $1.1 million in the filing period from July through January. Bottoms received more than 16,000 donations since July, with 93% of contributions under $100 — building on the support she’s received since launching her campaign for governor.

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

Bottoms: ‘Donald Trump Continues to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Chase Conspiracy Theories’

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.

Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the following statement in response to reports of the FBI conducting a raid at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.

Bottoms: ‘With a President so Focused on His own Petty Grievances, Georgia Needs a Governor Willing to Stand up to Him’

“Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, a ruling that gave women across America the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions.

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

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.

More than 1.3 million Georgia families will lose SNAP benefits starting on November 1, including 640,000 Georgia children. Both Democratic and Republican governors have taken steps in recent days to ensure food and nutrition benefits do not run out, however Georgia has not taken any action.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, candidate for governor, today called on Congress — especially Georgia’s delegation — to take immediate action to extend the ACA subsidies and protect affordable coverage for Georgia families:

In light of a newly released federal watchdog report revealing that Georgia’s “Pathways to Coverage” program has spent far more on administrative costs than on actual health care services, Democratic candidate for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms called today for urgent accountability and a shift in priorities to ensure Georgians get the care they deserve.

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.

Today, in testimony before the U.S. Senate, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s said 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.”

“This disastrous bill is exactly what’s wrong with Washington under Donald Trump — and it shows why we need strong state leadership that will stand up for Georgians.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who more recently served in top posts at the Democratic National Committee and in former President Joe Biden’s White House and 2024 campaign, is running for governor of Georgia.