Keisha Lance Bottoms
Democrat · Challenger · Governor
Background
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) served as Mayor of Atlanta from 2018 to 2022. After leaving office she served as a senior advisor in the Biden administration and became a CNN political commentator. She is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia.
Sources: Ballotpedia.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports investment in infrastructure, workforce development, and small business. As mayor, focused on economic equity and job creation.
- Healthcare
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Supports expanding healthcare access and Medicaid expansion. Backs reproductive healthcare.
- Immigration
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Supports comprehensive immigration reform. As mayor, backed immigrant-friendly city policies.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports clean energy investment and environmental protections.
- Gun Policy
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Supports expanded background checks and measures to reduce gun violence.
- Education
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Supports increased public school funding and early childhood education programs.