Popular Democrat Announces Governor Run

In a bold political move, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a key ally of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, is reportedly preparing a 2026 run for Georgia governor—and she’s bringing her far-left politics with her.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bottoms is already laying the groundwork to take over Georgia’s top seat, as Democrats scramble to recover from their stunning 2024 election losses.

Biden Insider and Progressive Activist Sets Her Sights on Governor’s Mansion

Bottoms, who once sat on the Atlanta City Council, spent three years working in the Biden White House, where she advised on issues ranging from urban policy to so-called “equity” initiatives. She remained one of Kamala Harris’s closest confidantes during the vice president’s ill-fated 2024 presidential bid.

Now, just months after President Trump returned to the Oval Office, Bottoms is making her move.

She recently launched the Georgia Promise PAC, a fundraising machine for her campaign, and has already hired multiple staffers in preparation for a formal announcement. Her platform? A hard-left agenda that could spell disaster for Georgia’s economy, public safety, and traditional values.

Bottoms Takes Aim at Trump, Doubles Down on Left-Wing Agenda

In her statement to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bottoms couldn’t help but take a swipe at President Trump and his supporters. She said:

“Georgians deserve leaders who think independently, not those blindly marching behind Trump into economic and moral disaster.”

Bottoms appears poised to revive the divisive rhetoric that defined her mayoral tenure—especially during the violent summer of 2020, when Democrat-run cities erupted in unrest.

Radical Record: Mask Mandates, Lawsuits, and Lockdowns

As Atlanta mayor during the COVID pandemic, Bottoms clashed repeatedly with Republican Governor Brian Kemp. She attempted to enforce a strict mask mandate and was sued by Kemp, who sought to block her from issuing citywide restrictions and spreading panic in the media.

Many Georgians still remember the chaos and shutdowns under her watch—along with skyrocketing crime, business closures, and the vilification of police.

Who’s Running in Georgia 2026? The Field Is Taking Shape

If Bottoms makes her campaign official, she’ll likely face off against Republican Attorney General Chris Carr, who announced his candidacy in late 2024. Carr has been a strong supporter of law enforcement and election integrity.

Other names circling the race include:

• Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) – A staunch Trump ally
• State Sen. Jason Esteves (D) – A progressive Democrat
• Michael Thurmond (D) – Former DeKalb County CEO
• Jason Carter (D) – Grandson of Jimmy Carter and failed gubernatorial candidate

The Bigger Picture: Georgia’s Role in 2026 and Beyond

As the 2026 midterms approach, Georgia will once again be a political battleground. With President Trump leading a national comeback and conservative values surging across the South, many voters are asking:

Will Georgia continue to move forward—or fall back under radical Democrat control?

Keisha Lance Bottoms’ potential return to power serves as a reminder: The far left is not done fighting. And Georgia’s future is on the line.