Bottoms Secures Georgia Governor Nomination, Eyes General Election
TL;DR
Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor outright in a crowded field, avoiding a runoff and setting up a general‑election bid as Democrats try to flip the state; Republicans head to a costly runoff, and Bottoms’ mayoral tenure and national support will be central as fundraising and attacks loom in a state that has trended purple but hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since 1998.
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