Keisha Lance Bottoms

Keisha Lance Bottoms (born January 18, 1970) is an American politician and lawyer. She was the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia from 2018 until 2022.

She was elected as mayor in 2017, after receiving the most votes in the runoff election (50.4%).

In June 2020, Bottoms became one of the final four finalists for Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 election.

In July 2020, she was diagnosed with COVID-19 despite not having any symptoms.Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she tested positive for coronavirus

On May 6, 2021, Bottoms announced that she would not seek reelection as mayor of Atlanta in the 2021 election.

In June 2022, it was announced that President Joe Biden had picked Bottoms to replace Cedric Richmond as the Director of the Office of Public Liaison.Scoop: Keisha Lance Bottoms to join White House

In April 2025, Bottoms announced that she would run for governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.

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Category:1970 births
Category:Living people
Category:Mayors of Atlanta
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Category:African-American politicians