• Press Release

EMILYs List Congratulates Keisha Lance Bottoms on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Georgia Governor’s Race

May 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Keisha Lance Bottoms’ decisive win in the Democratic primary for Georgia governor, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List congratulates Keisha Lance Bottoms on a decisive primary victory in the race for Georgia governor. At a time when Georgia families are facing rising costs, political chaos in Washington, and attacks on voting rights, Georgia needs a proven leader who will stand up for them. Keisha has a strong record of delivering for Georgians, and her campaign represents the best opportunity to flip a governor’s seat in the country in 2026. EMILYs List is all in to help elect Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia’s next governor this November.”

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