Billionaire Rick Jackson faces former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor
The poll of 2,500 likely voters found only 2% undecided, leaving the governor’s race within the margin of error.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Georgia voters decide the gubernatorial race between Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson, with polling showing the contest effectively tied heading into the final hours.
- Republican nominee Jackson has dominated airwaves with more than $200 million of his own money, while Bottoms has focused her platform on healthcare expansion, affordability, and education initiatives.
- InsiderAdvantage's final poll of 2,500 likely voters placed the candidates within a 1.96% margin of error, underscoring the volatility as both campaigns pivot to final turnout operations before polls close at 7 p.m.
- Aiming to become the first Black woman elected governor, Bottoms has championed expanded Medicaid and education investment, while Jackson has vowed to cut income taxes and government spending.
- With more than 2.8 million votes already cast, campaigns emphasize that voter turnout will decide the winner in this highly competitive Georgia gubernatorial race.
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This year’s midterm election is likely to change history as several gubernatorial candidates from the Midwest to the South are vying to become their states’ first female governors. Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is running to become not only the state’s first female governor, but the first Black female governor in the nation. …
Billionaire Rick Jackson faces former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor – WTOP News
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are running to be Georgia’s next governor in a race that could reshape control of a crucial battleground state and even make some history along the way. Bottoms, 56, could become the first Black woman elected governor in the country. She’s also a former Atlanta mayor asking for a promotion in a state whose voters have long been reluctant to hand more political power to Geor…
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Billionaire Rick Jackson faces former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are running to be Georgia's next governor in a race that could reshape control of a crucial battleground state
Keisha Lance Bottoms delivers closing rally before Georgia vote
Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms energized packed crowds at her southwest Atlanta campaign headquarters Monday night, delivering her final pitch for Georgia governor ahead of Tuesday's election.
Decision 2026: Gubernatorial Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses healthcare, affordability and education
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes takes a closer look at the race for Georgia governor, featuring an interview with Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms. During the episode, Bottoms discusses her background, priorities and plans for Georgia if elected governor. Health care and affordability are central to her campaign. Bottoms supports expanding Medicaid, arguing...
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