Bottoms clinches Democratic nomination in Georgia governor’s race

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Bottoms avoided a June primary runoff and beat a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, former Lt. Geoff Duncan, a Republican-turned-Democrat, and former state Sen. The Georgia gubernatorial race is seen as a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats, though voters haven’t elected a Democrat as the state’s top executive since 1998.

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▪Bottoms avoided a June primary runoff and beat a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, former Lt.
▪Geoff Duncan, a Republican-turned-Democrat, and former state Sen.
▪The Georgia gubernatorial race is seen as a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats, though voters haven’t elected a Democrat as the state’s top executive since 1998.

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State Watch Bottoms clinches Democratic nomination in Georgia governor’s race Comments: by Caroline Vakil - 05/19/26 11:08 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Caroline Vakil - 05/19/26 11:08 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win the Democratic primary for Georgia governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bottoms avoided a June primary runoff and beat a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican-turned-Democrat, and former state Sen. Jason Esteves, among others. The Georgia gubernatorial race is seen as a prime pickup opportunity for Democrats, though voters haven’t elected a Democrat as the state’s top executive since 1998.

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