Summary
She beats Republican businessman Rick Jackson in a close contest.
Bottoms will follow Governor Brian Kemp, who served two terms.
Her win highlights the growing influence of Black voters in Georgia politics.
Key Points
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Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governor election.
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First African American woman governor in any United States state.
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Defeated Republican candidate Rick Jackson.
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Succeeded Governor Brian Kemp after two terms.
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Reflects a shift in Georgia’s political landscape.
New Words to Learn
6 wordscandidate
a person who tries to win an election
contest
a competition to see who gets the most votes
influence
the power to affect how people think or act
Democratic Party
one of the two main political groups in the United States
Republican Party
the other main political group in the United States
voter
someone who casts a vote in an election
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