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The 2026 Georgia governor election
Bottoms leads Rick Jackson in Georgia’s unofficial returns and is projected to become the first Black woman elected a U.S. state governor. Remaining ballot counting and certification still lie ahead.
DevelopingNext check Nov 6: Check completion of provisional and late military and overseas ballot counting reported to continue through November 6, and any official certification announcement or change in the projected outcome.
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Bottoms projected to make history in Georgia, but certification still awaits
Bottoms leads Rick Jackson in Georgia’s unofficial returns and is projected to become the first Black woman elected a U.S. state governor. Remaining ballot counting and certification still lie ahead.
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Who's involved
People
Keisha Lance BottomsAmerican politician (born 1970)1 report- Rick JacksonAmerican businessman and political candidate1 report
Places
- CrawfordvilleCrawfordville, GA, United States of America1 report
- GeorgiaGeorgia, United States of America1 report
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