Georgia voters made history this week by electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as the state’s first Democratic senator in more than two decades and the first Black woman to become governor in the United States.
Bottoms, who previously served as mayor of Atlanta, campaigned on a platform that included lowering costs for residents, expanding access to healthcare and taking a firm stance against policies of the Trump administration.
In a decisive victory, Bottoms secured the governorship with a margin that reflected a growing shift in the state’s political landscape, which has long been dominated by Republican leadership.
Her election marks a milestone for both the Democratic Party and for African‑American women, who have historically been underrepresented in high‑level state offices across the country.
During a conversation with PBS NewsHour’s Geoff Bennett, Bottoms outlined her plans to build on the momentum of her campaign, focusing on economic relief and health‑care reforms as she prepares to take office.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
