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GEORGIA – Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s race for governor on Nov 3, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state and delivering Democrats a victory in one of the nation’s most closely divided political battlegrounds.
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Bottoms, 56, defeated Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive endorsed by President Trump.
The first Black female governor, the first openly gay male senator and the first female Native American governor all won groundbreaking elections in the vote that racked up resounding wins for Democrats.
Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is projected to win New Mexico's gubernatorial race, becoming the first indigenous governor in U.S. history.
In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa became the first Latina governor in the state’s history, unseating a well-financed Republican incumbent in a historically conservative state.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia's governor after winning her race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by about 360,000 votes when nearly all ballots were counted. CBS News projected her victory shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. ET on election night. Bottoms found out she won when her husband physically alerted her to the TV news while she was working on her acceptance speech with headphones in. She…
How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected Georgia's governor →3 articles from CBS News on this storyKeisha Lance Bottoms won the election for governor in Georgia on Tuesday. The article does not provide specific details about vote counts or other candidates but focuses solely on Bottoms's victory as a Democrat.
Democrat Keisha Bottoms wins election for governor in Georgia →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyNine gubernatorial races across the United States have resulted in historical firsts for diverse candidates winning governorships. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the nation's first Black female governor. Deb Haaland won in New Mexico to become the first Native American woman governor and previously was the first of her kind elected to Congress and served as a cabinet secretary under Biden. Xavier Becerra…
These 9 candidates for governor just made history →2 articles from NPR on this storyThe article highlights ten historic firsts from recent US midterm elections, featuring candidates such as Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black female governor of Georgia, Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan's Senate race to become the country’s first Muslim senator, and Deb Haaland securing victory in New Mexico to become its first Native American governor. Additionally, Chris Pappas was elected to the US…
Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves →2 articles from The Guardian on this storyThe 2026 US midterm elections saw several historic victories with Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms and Deb Haaland making history as the first Black woman governor of Georgia and the first Native American woman governor of New Mexico, respectively. Additionally, Byron Donalds became Florida's first Black Republican governor. These wins mark significant milestones for representation in American politics, particularly…
Historic US midterms: Black, Indigenous, Latina & LGBTQ leaders win key races →2 articles from Times of India on this storyDemocrats made significant gains in several governor races on November 4, 2026, with historic victories for Gina Hinojosa in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, and Deb Haaland in New Mexico. Hinojosa became the first Latina to win a gubernatorial race in Texas despite facing an overwhelmingly funded Republican opponent. Bottoms made history as the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S., succeeding…
Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland win →2 articles from The Hindu on this storyShow 9 more outlets
The 2026 midterm elections saw several historic firsts, with candidates winning significant races across the United States. Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to become Georgia's first Black woman governor by defeating billionaire Rick Jackson, flipping the traditionally Republican state blue. Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is projected to win New Mexico’s…
These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this storyKeisha Lance Bottoms was elected as the first Black woman governor in US history, winning Georgia's gubernatorial race against her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson. This historic victory makes Bottoms not only the first Black female governor but also Georgia's first Black governor. Al Jazeera's Matthew Torres provides coverage from Atlanta.
US elects its first Black woman governor →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyKeisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race on November 3, becoming the first Black woman elected as governor of any U.S. state. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson and will succeed outgoing Governor Brian Kemp. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and senior adviser to President Joe Biden, marks a significant milestone for representation in American politics, particularly among Black women who are crucial to the…
US midterms: Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first Black woman elected governor of US state →Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, is projected to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race against Republican Rick Jackson, marking the first time since 1998 that Democrats will hold the governor's office in the state. This victory makes Bottoms the first female and Black woman elected as governor in American history. The race was closely watched due to Georgia’s shift from a traditionally…
Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years →In Tuesday’s elections, voters elected female governors in 15 states, breaking the previous record of 14. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia’s first Black female governor and Gina Hinojosa winning in Texas. Democratic women made significant gains, with several candidates emerging victorious in traditionally competitive races. The article highlights specific wins by Amy Acton in Ohio…
Record number of female governors elected →In the recent US midterm elections, several historic firsts were achieved: Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia’s first Black female governor, Chris Pappas will be New Hampshire’s first openly gay male senator, and Deb Haaland won in New Mexico to become the first Native American female governor. These victories are part of a broader pattern showing significant Democratic success and a voter rejection of President…
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote →The recent US midterm elections saw several historic leadership firsts, including Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black female governor in Georgia, Chris Pappas winning as the first openly gay male senator from New Hampshire, and Deb Haaland being elected as the first Native American woman governor of New Mexico. These victories come amid a broader trend of Democrats securing significant wins that are seen…
Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote →In the 2026 midterm elections, several groundbreaking victories occurred as Black, Native American, and LGBTQ+ candidates were elected to high offices across the United States. Notable among these was Deb Haaland's election as New Mexico’s first Native American female governor, while Peggy Flanagan became Minnesota's first Native American woman U.S. senator. These historic achievements highlight a significant shift…
A night of firsts: Historic victories by Black, Native, and LGBTQ+ candidates reshape US politics →Democrats won five governorships previously held by Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections, significantly altering the political landscape and giving Democrats an edge in the nationwide count for the first time in over a decade. Key victories included Texas where Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, marking the end of three decades of Republican control and making Hinojosa the state's…
Democrats gain five governorships: What to know →Analysis
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Jackson has criticized Bottoms for her decision not to seek a second term as mayor, arguing she “abandoned Atlanta.” Bottoms went on to serve in President Joe Biden’s West Wing as a senior adviser.
Republican Byron Donalds has also become Florida's first Black governor.
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to win Ohio’s open governor’s race, delivering another major victory for Democrats in a state that has moved increasingly toward Republicans in recent election cycles.
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Jackson has criticized Bottoms for her decision not to seek a second term as mayor, arguing she “abandoned Atlanta.” Bottoms went on to serve in President Joe Biden’s West Wing as a senior adviser.
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GEORGIA – Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s race for governor on Nov 3, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state and delivering Democrats a victory in one of the nation’s most closely divided political battlegrounds.
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4 Nov Democrats gain five governorships: What to knowDemocrats won five governorships previously held by Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections, significantly altering the political landscape and giving Democrats an edge in the nationwide count for the first time in over a decade. Key victories included Texas where Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, marking the end of three decades of Republican control and making Hinojosa the state's…Washington Examiner
4 Nov How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected Georgia's governorKeisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia's governor after winning her race against Republican candidate Rick Jackson by about 360,000 votes when nearly all ballots were counted. CBS News projected her victory shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m. ET on election night. Bottoms found out she won when her husband physically alerted her to the TV news while she was working on her acceptance speech with headphones in. She…CBS News
4 Nov How Keisha Lance Bottoms found out she was elected governor of GeorgiaKeisha Lance Bottoms appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic victory in becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S. She emphasized the significance of this achievement and highlighted the importance of having a new group of female governors following recent elections.CBS News
4 Nov Democrats make history in governor races; Hinojosa, Bottoms, Haaland winDemocrats made significant gains in several governor races on November 4, 2026, with historic victories for Gina Hinojosa in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, and Deb Haaland in New Mexico. Hinojosa became the first Latina to win a gubernatorial race in Texas despite facing an overwhelmingly funded Republican opponent. Bottoms made history as the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S., succeeding…The Hindu
4 Nov Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making wavesThe article highlights ten historic firsts from recent US midterm elections, featuring candidates such as Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black female governor of Georgia, Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan's Senate race to become the country’s first Muslim senator, and Deb Haaland securing victory in New Mexico to become its first Native American governor. Additionally, Chris Pappas was elected to the US…The Guardian
4 Nov These 9 candidates for governor just made historyNine gubernatorial races across the United States have resulted in historical firsts for diverse candidates winning governorships. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the nation's first Black female governor. Deb Haaland won in New Mexico to become the first Native American woman governor and previously was the first of her kind elected to Congress and served as a cabinet secretary under Biden. Xavier Becerra…NPR
4 Nov A night of firsts: Historic victories by Black, Native, and LGBTQ+ candidates reshape US politicsIn the 2026 midterm elections, several groundbreaking victories occurred as Black, Native American, and LGBTQ+ candidates were elected to high offices across the United States. Notable among these was Deb Haaland's election as New Mexico’s first Native American female governor, while Peggy Flanagan became Minnesota's first Native American woman U.S. senator. These historic achievements highlight a significant shift…The Independent
4 Nov US elects its first Black woman governorKeisha Lance Bottoms was elected as the first Black woman governor in US history, winning Georgia's gubernatorial race against her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson. This historic victory makes Bottoms not only the first Black female governor but also Georgia's first Black governor. Al Jazeera's Matthew Torres provides coverage from Atlanta.Al Jazeera
4 Nov Historic US midterms: Black, Indigenous, Latina & LGBTQ leaders win key racesThe 2026 US midterm elections saw several historic victories with Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms and Deb Haaland making history as the first Black woman governor of Georgia and the first Native American woman governor of New Mexico, respectively. Additionally, Byron Donalds became Florida's first Black Republican governor. These wins mark significant milestones for representation in American politics, particularly…Times of India
4 Nov Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm voteThe recent US midterm elections saw several historic leadership firsts, including Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first Black female governor in Georgia, Chris Pappas winning as the first openly gay male senator from New Hampshire, and Deb Haaland being elected as the first Native American woman governor of New Mexico. These victories come amid a broader trend of Democrats securing significant wins that are seen…Dawn
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4 Nov Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm voteIn the recent US midterm elections, several historic firsts were achieved: Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia’s first Black female governor, Chris Pappas will be New Hampshire’s first openly gay male senator, and Deb Haaland won in New Mexico to become the first Native American female governor. These victories are part of a broader pattern showing significant Democratic success and a voter rejection of President…Euronews
4 Nov Record number of female governors electedIn Tuesday’s elections, voters elected female governors in 15 states, breaking the previous record of 14. Notable victories include Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming Georgia’s first Black female governor and Gina Hinojosa winning in Texas. Democratic women made significant gains, with several candidates emerging victorious in traditionally competitive races. The article highlights specific wins by Amy Acton in Ohio…NBC News
4 Nov These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm electionsThe 2026 midterm elections saw several historic firsts, with candidates winning significant races across the United States. Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to become Georgia's first Black woman governor by defeating billionaire Rick Jackson, flipping the traditionally Republican state blue. Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is projected to win New Mexico’s…ABC News (US)
4 Nov Georgia elects Keisha Lance Bottoms, first Black woman governor in U.S. history, CBS News projects
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4 Nov Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governorOn November 4, 2026, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as Georgia's governor, making her the state’s first black governor and the nation’s first female black governor.Al Jazeera
4 Nov WATCH: Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia gov. raceKeisha Lance Bottoms addressed her supporters after ABC News projected her as the winner of the Georgia governor's race on November 3, 2026. This makes her the first Black female governor in U.S. history.ABC News (US)
4 Nov Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman Governor in U.S.Keisha Lance Bottoms won the race for Georgia governor on November 3, 2026, becoming the first Black woman to be elected governor in U.S. history. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson with support from former President Barack Obama and Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's re-election win nearby signifying Georgia’s swing state status. Bottoms pledged to expand Medicaid, reduce family costs, and safeguard voting rights…The Hindu- 4 Nov Democrat Keisha Bottoms wins election for governor in GeorgiaKeisha Lance Bottoms won the election for governor in Georgia on Tuesday. The article does not provide specific details about vote counts or other candidates but focuses solely on Bottoms's victory as a Democrat.Toronto Star
4 Nov Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 yearsKeisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, is projected to win Georgia’s gubernatorial race against Republican Rick Jackson, marking the first time since 1998 that Democrats will hold the governor's office in the state. This victory makes Bottoms the first female and Black woman elected as governor in American history. The race was closely watched due to Georgia’s shift from a traditionally…Fox News
4 Nov US elections: K Bottoms makes history as first Black woman governor, flips Georgia seatKeisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia’s first Black woman governor after defeating Republican Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s election. Despite Jackson spending over $200 million of his own money, Bottoms won by focusing on economic issues and policy proposals rather than highlighting her historic achievement. Her campaign emphasized expanding Medicaid, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, increasing public employee…Times of India
4 Nov Georgia: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black, female governor in USKeisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a Democrat, has won the Georgia governor race, becoming the first Black female governor in U.S. history. Despite billionaire Rick Jackson's significant financial advantage, including over $100 million spent on his campaign, Bottoms emerged victorious. Her victory comes as part of a broader trend moving against Republican candidates following former President…The Guardian
4 Nov US midterms: Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first Black woman elected governor of US stateKeisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governor race on November 3, becoming the first Black woman elected as governor of any U.S. state. She defeated Republican Rick Jackson and will succeed outgoing Governor Brian Kemp. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and senior adviser to President Joe Biden, marks a significant milestone for representation in American politics, particularly among Black women who are crucial to the…The Straits Times
4 Nov Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governorKeisha Lance Bottoms has been elected as Georgia’s first Black female governor, according to an AP race call. This marks a significant shift in Georgia politics, ending more than two decades of Republican control over the governor's office despite the state's legislature remaining under GOP majority. Bottoms campaigned on promises including Medicaid expansion and addressing rising costs, while her opponent Rick…NPR
3 Nov Billionaire Rick Jackson faces former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governorKeisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are competing to become Georgia's governor, with Bottoms potentially becoming the first Black woman elected as a state governor in the U.S. Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, emphasizes her local governance experience and supports policies like Medicaid expansion and raising public employee salaries. In contrast, self-funded billionaire candidate Jackson focuses on criticizing…Toronto Star
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