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My governor named Keisha.

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My governor named Keisha.

She can see herself there now.

A celebration of Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Black women who've spent generations building power, and the girls growing up with a wider picture of who gets to lead.

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November 3, 2026

A Georgia First. A National First.

On election night, major news organizations called the race: Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia's race for governor. She is the first Black woman elected governor of Georgia — and the first Black woman ever elected governor of any U.S. state.

Her path runs through Atlanta: elected to the Atlanta City Council, then sworn in as the city's 60th mayor in 2018, then a senior adviser in the White House before returning home to run statewide.

  1. Race called

    Nov. 3, 2026

    News organizations call the race on election night — she won.

  2. Certified

    After the count

    Counties and the state certify official results.

  3. Takes office

    January 2027

    Georgia's new governor is inaugurated in January.

The race has been called, but results remain unofficial until state certification. Until she takes office, her correct title is Governor-elect. Sources: AP News, Nov. 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · NBC News, Nov. 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · Georgia Secretary of State — unofficial results (opens in a new tab)

Why it matters

What Changes When She Can See It?

When a girl sees someone who looks like her in the governor's office, a whole set of doors gets easier to imagine walking through. Imagining is the start. Opportunity takes practice, people, and a plan.

To the girls

You can lead a school meeting. Start a business. Organize around an issue you care about. Picture yourself in the governor's office — then ask who makes the decisions you want to change, and go meet them.

To the women

You're writing the next chapter: through public service, entrepreneurship, mentoring, organizing, and running for office. Every girl who watches you is taking notes.

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Take It to the Table.

A free, printable conversation guide for families, classrooms, youth groups, and HBCU student organizations. Three generations, one table, and a few good questions.

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