Former Atlanta Mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has confirmed she is launching a campaign for Georgia governor in 2026.

Her filing adds clarity to a Democratic field to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp that’s just beginning to take shape.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is positioning herself to run for governor of Georgia — a state that has become a pivotal battleground in recent elections. Bottoms, who served in ...

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is forming an exploratory committee ahead of a potential run for governor next year. "I am honored by the encouragement I have received as I considered ...

ATLANTA — Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms filed papers Monday to raise money for a 2026 run for Georgia governor. Bottoms, a Democrat who broke Atlanta tradition by not seeking an ...

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms filed paperwork Monday to begin raising money for a run for Georgia governor, with plans to soon formally launch a campaign for Georgia’s top job.