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Georgia makes history with election of first Black woman governor

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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms made history by becoming the first woman elected as governor of Georgia, triumphing over Republican Rick Jackson in the midterm elections held on November 3, 2026.

Her win marks a significant achievement in both state and national history, as she is also the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States. Furthermore, her victory shifts the control of Georgia's executive branch to the Democratic Party for the first time in 24 years.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms secured her victory against Republican billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson. According to preliminary figures from The Associated Press (AP), Bottoms garnered 54.24% of the votes (2,259,100 votes), while Jackson received 45.76% (1,905,921 votes), with 94.7% of precincts reporting. Bottoms will take over from term-limited Republican Governor Brian Kemp.

On election night, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Republican nominee Rick Jackson reached out to Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to concede the election and congratulate her on her victory in the Georgia governor's race.
Addressing his supporters at his election night gathering in Sandy Springs, Jackson remarked, "A few moments ago I called Keisha Lance Bottoms to congratulate her on winning and becoming the governor-elect of Georgia. Tonight the voters spoke, and I respect their decision. This was a hard-fought election." 

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