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May 1, 2026
Biden Endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia Governor
- Former President Joe Biden endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor, marking his first endorsement since leaving office.
- Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, is leading in polls but faces a crowded Democratic primary field.
- The winner will challenge the Republican nominee in a state that hasn't elected a Democrat as governor since 1999.
2 Sources
- Biden backs Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in his first endorsement since leaving officeMay 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM · NBC
- Biden makes first endorsement of 2026 midterm cycleMay 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM · The Hill