Keisha Lance Bottoms

Keisha Lance Bottoms is trailing Jackson by 1.6 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Bottoms a 37% chance to win.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is an American attorney and politician who served as the 60th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 2018 to 2022. Previously, she served as a member of the Atlanta City Council from 2010 to 2018, representing part of Southwest Atlanta. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education: Georgia State University College of Law, Florida A&M University

Equity Office

Established Atlanta's first fully-staffed Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

“establishing Atlanta’s first fully-staffed Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” Source

LGBTQ Affairs

Appointed an LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator during her time as mayor.

“appointments of an LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator and a Human Trafficking Fellow” Source

Cash Bail

Eliminated cash bail bond citywide in Atlanta.

“the citywide elimination of cash bail bond” Source

Financial Transparency

Rolled out a far-reaching financial transparency platform called Atlanta's Open Checkbook.

“the rollout of the most far-reaching financial transparency platform in the City’s history – Atlanta’s Open Checkbook” Source

In the candidate's own words, from their campaign site; every quote checked word for word.

Is Keisha Lance Bottoms leading in the polls?

Keisha Lance Bottoms is trailing Jackson by 1.6 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Georgia Governor race, at 46.4% (updated Sep 28, 2026).

What are Keisha Lance Bottoms's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Keisha Lance Bottoms a 37% chance of winning the Georgia Governor race.

What party is Keisha Lance Bottoms?

Keisha Lance Bottoms is a Democrat.