Politics

Keisha Lance Bottoms elected as first Black female governor in U.S. history

The Democrat, a former mayor of Atlanta, takes office with plans to expand Medicaid access, cut property taxes, and increase state education funding.

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Published November 4, 2026, 05:35 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Keisha Lance Bottoms smiling while speaking into a microphone at a podium. — Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks during a political event. Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: Keisha Lance Bottoms won the gubernatorial election in Georgia.
Who is affected: The population of Georgia and the United States political landscape.
What changes: The state will have its first female and Black governor, with expected shifts in health policy, taxation, and education.

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