Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race.
In her announcement video, titled For Georgia, she recalls her grandmother teaching her to “always stand up to bullies” and sharply criticizes President Donald Trump, calling him “a disaster.”
She accuses Trump of empowering “an unelected billionaire” to threaten Medicare and Social Security — a reference to Elon Musk.
Bottoms is entering the Democratic primary and vows to make expanding Medicaid her top priority, while also proposing to eliminate state income taxes for teachers.
The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
