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“As a blue wave swept the nation, Georgians elected Keisha Lance Bottoms as the state’s first Democratic governor in more than two decades—and the U.S.’s first Black female governor.”

“As a blue wave swept the nation, Georgians elected Keisha Lance Bottoms as the state’s first Democratic governor in more than two decades—and the U.S.’s first Black female governor.”

“Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected governor of Georgia, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office after defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson in Tuesday's election, the Associated Press reported.”

“As the governor of the Peach State, Bottoms’ influence may prove vital for any candidate running for President, with Georgia being hard fought between Democrats and Republicans.”

“And Georgia made history by electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as America’s first Black female governor.”

“And in Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman to be elected governor of a US state.”

“She is the Democratic candidate, Amy Acton, running for governor in Ohio, and Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican running against her.”

“She is the Democratic candidate, Amy Acton, running for governor in Ohio, and Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican running against her.”

“Keisha Lance Bottoms won in Georgia, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the US.”

“Moore, who defeated former Republican state lawmaker Dan Cox in a rematch of the 2022 race, made history four years ago when he became Maryland’s first Black governor.”

“ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are running to be Georgia’s next governor in a race that could reshape control of a crucial battleground state and even make some history along the way.”

“Stacey Abrams, the former minority leader of Georgia’s state House, previously tried to become the first Black female governor, but fell short in the 2018 and 2022 elections.”

“Indian Americans account for about 1% of the US population, and are concentrated in key parts of several battleground states, including Texas, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina, making them an important voting bloc.”

“Collins has sought to distance herself from Trump, acknowledging during a debate earlier this month that she was not the president’s favourite senator and that he would not be campaigning in Maine.”

“There are a couple of governors' races and ballot initiatives across the country.”

“Georgia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson hit the debate stage Tuesday night, sparring over closeness to President Donald Trump, data centers, and election security in the Peach State.”

“Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night during their only scheduled debate of this fall’s race for governor in Georgia, taking aim at each other on economic issues, data centers and President Donald Trump.”

“Senate debate at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios.”

“The Republican has sought to portray Ossoff as too liberal for Georgia voters, using the debate to attack his associations with prominent figures on the party's progressive wing.”

“Harris' other campaign events this fall include stops for Nevada’s Democratic candidate for governor, Aaron Ford, and Georgia Sen.”

“Harris’ other campaign events this fall include stops for Nevada’s Democratic candidate for governor, Aaron Ford, and Georgia Sen.”

“You can see it in Georgia, where a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor put out an AI-generated ad of Muslims invading a suburban neighborhood.”

“During a debate earlier this month, Collins — who voted to convict Trump after he was impeached following the January 6 insurrection — acknowledged that she isn't the president's favorite senator and said he won't be coming to Maine.”

“In the debates, Kotek cited Drazan’s opposition to measures tied to low-income healthcare coverage and utility costs, and argued that federal disruption is adding to the state’s challenges.[1][3] - The record is not uniformly bleak: the governor’s office…”

“Paxton has repeatedly dodged opportunities to debate Talarico, enabling Talarico’s campaign to paint him as cowardly.”

“Plus, Kristen Welker wraps up another week of fiery debates. — Adam Wollner Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising By Bridget Bowman and Ben Kamisar Democratic candidates across more than a dozen competitive Senate races raised a…”

““When Donald Trump says he wants people to imagine that he is on the ballot, I am asking the people of Georgia to do just that,” she said, pointing to Jackson’s promise to be Trump’s “favorite governor.””

“Arguably the biggest similarity across the three major Senate debates on Thursday — in Michigan, Maine and Georgia — underscores why Democrats believe they have the wind at their backs: They are all singing from the same songbook when it comes to the economy.”

“House and governor’s offices across the country are sidestepping Trump or openly distancing themselves as they debate before Election Day.”

“There was also a Senate debate in Georgia, and the Nobel Peace Prize goes to someone who has called out Israel’s genocide in Gaza.”

“Democrats are heading into the 2026 midterms confronting a debate that has divided their party and repeatedly put candidates on the defensive: transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports.”

“They’re being cautious when their party has a golden opportunity to win senate seats and governorships that have long appeared to be out of reach.”

“Ruling could affect broader property-rights disputes The Georgia case comes amid a wider legal debate over whether innocent property owners should receive compensation when police damage or destroy their property while pursuing suspects.”

“Wes Moore wouldn’t commit to serving a full, four-year term if re-elected governor during Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate.”

“The debates are more about how heavily to restrict data center construction and how aggressively to pursue a slowdown.”

“On an individual level, Democrats have wide leads in swing states like Georgia and North Carolina.”

“That’s been a hot issue in the state, and it’s allowed her to target the Democrat, Peggy Flanagan, who currently serves as lieutenant governor.”

“Governor contests in California, Florida, Georgia and Michigan will be among the most closely watched.”

“…elly, Democrat of Arizona - Zach Lahn, Iowa GOP nominee for governor - Brett McGurk, who served as a top Middle East adviser to former President Joe Biden Click to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."MARGARET BRENNAN:…”

“The executive director of Georgia’s State Election Board has asked the Justice Department to investigate the state’s voting systems.”

“In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to reverse a losing streak in races for governor that began for Democrats in 2002.”

“This year, 36 governors are up for election -- 21 of those races will not see a debate between the two major-party candidates.”

“Georgia Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson dropped lawsuits against his primary rival, state Lt.”

“…ith fellow Democrats for a pre-election national convention, Georgia state representative Ruwa Romman got an unspoken message from the party establishment: on their biggest stage, she said, “There’s room for an anti-choice Republican but not for…”

“…hen turned to Troy Jackson, a perennial candidate who finished third in this year’s Democratic primary for governor in the Pine Tree State and whose charisma deficit is immense, made more difficult by the unusual features of his personal and political…”

“…hope that the two can help push the national conversation to the left, with the groups noting in their statement that “we believe their presence in the race is crucial to foster debate on healthcare, jobs, AI, militarism and the U.S. relationship with…”

“This weekend’s summit, convened by top advisers to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign, comes as the conversation on AI has pivoted away from the affordability debate and toward safety concerns.”

“It is governors from some of the biggest and most diverse states in the union.”

“…te like New Hampshire is very “swingy” — it has a lot of cross-pressured, moderate voters — while a state like Georgia is more bifurcated between strongly Democratic (e.g., Black voters, young professionals) and strongly Republican groups (evangelical…”

“Primary candidates he backed for governor in Iowa, Georgia, Wyoming, and Minnesota all lost, as did those he backed in congressional primaries in Michigan and Tennessee.”

“…oters in Los Angeles were left scratching their heads on Thursday, as word spread that the city’s mayor, Karen Bass, had suggested during a heated mayoral debate that taco trucks, a beloved LA institution, were a nuisance she compared to homeless encampments…”