Keisha Lance Bottoms Chances of Defeating GOP to Win Georgia Governor Race
Keisha Lance Bottoms narrowly leads in Georgia governor poll, but the race remains within the margin of error.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican contender Rick Jackson are in a close contest for the governorship of Georgia, according to a recent poll. Bottoms is currently narrowly ahead, though the margin falls within the poll's margin of error. Democrats aim to reclaim the governor's seat after a prolonged period of Republican rule.
Kentucky Governor Brian Kemp, who is term-limited, is not running for re-election, creating an open race. A potential victory for Bottoms would mark the first time a Democrat has been elected governor since 1998, potentially ending more than two decades of Republican control. For Bottoms to break the Republican streak, she would need strong Democratic support and crossover votes from independents and moderate Republicans, challenges Democrats have faced in the past.
The race is one of 36 gubernatorial contests nationwide in 2026, including other high-profile contests in states such as Michigan, Alaska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
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