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Georgia Democrats poised to push Medicaid expansion in 2027 • Nov. 9, 2026, 5:30 AM ET (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Keisha Lance Bottoms leads 8 Black women who won statewide in Georgia • Nov. 6, 2026, 9:36 AM ET (USA Today)
Democrats win a majority in the Georgia House for first time in 22 years • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:09 PM ET (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as Georgia governor. Now comes the hard part. • Nov. 4, 2026, 11:59 AM ET (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, becoming first Black female governor in U.S. history • Nov. 4, 2026, 11:23 AM ET (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Also Known As KLB • Keisha Lance
Born January 18, 1970 (age 56) • Atlanta • Georgia
Title / Office mayor (2018-2022), Atlanta
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In 2026 U.S. midterm elections

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