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Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.

10 outlets US Politics

5 left · 2 center · 1 right

Reached 1% of the left-leaning outlets we follow, under 1% of center and under 1% of right-leaning. Why this matters

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Left-leaning 5

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The New York Times left
Breaking News: Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the next governor of Georgia, according to The Associated Press. She is the first Black woman to be elected to that office in the U.S., and the first Democrat elected governor in Georgia in more than 25 years. nyti.ms/4izvVEK
The Washington Post left
If Democrat Zach Dembo pulls off a victory in Kentucky, Democrats could have a big night. In Indiana, Democrat J.D. Ford is facing Republican incumbent Rep. Victoria Spartz in a district north of Indianapolis. The first ballot drop favored Ford over Spartz.
CNN left
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will win Georgia's governor race and become the first Black female governor in US history, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4eaoh2s
NPR Politics left
Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Guardian US left
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor and Democrat, won the race for Georgia governor on Tuesday in an upset for Republicans. Bottoms will become the first Black, female governor in the US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Center 2

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Right-leaning 1

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The Wall Street Journal right
Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor's race, the AP said. She is the first Black woman to be elected governor in U.S. history. on.wsj.com/4inBcAC

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