Bottoms outlines plan to fund Medicaid in solo debate

GOP governor candidate skips debate against former Biden advisor, replaced by empty podium – Democratic Accent

Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson did not appear for a scheduled debate Monday night, leaving his Democratic opponent, Keisha Lance Bottoms, answering questions next to an empty podium. “Rick Jackson is the first gubernatorial candidate not to stand here in 32 years,” Bottoms said during the forum, claiming that Jackson would “rather hide behind his billions than explain to you his record of making billions off the taxpayer…

GOP governor candidate skips debate against former Biden advisor, replaced by empty podium

Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson did not attend a debate, leaving Democratic rival Keisha Lance Bottoms next to an empty podium at the event.

Rick Jackson skips Georgia governor’s debate, leaving Keisha Lance Bottoms alone on stage

"It's unfortunate that my opponent has chosen to fly around the state in his private jet today rather than to be here and face you," Bottoms said.

Only one candidate showed up for Georgia governor's debate. Why?

Bottoms outlines plan to fund Medicaid in solo debate

(The Center Square) – Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined her plans to fund Medicaid expansion and chided her opponent as she stood on the debate stage alone

Bottoms faces empty podium on debate stage while Jackson campaigns with Kemp

by Alander Rocha and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 12, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor,...