UPDATE — November 1, 2026: Early voting has ended. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and Georgia polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM.
Atlanta showed up and showed out for Keisha Lance Bottoms. The former Atlanta mayor is running for Governor of Georgia, and the city came out to support her at a private Atlanta fundraiser hosted by Kandi Burruss, Gocha Hawkins, Tamera Wynn, and Tressa Azarel. The night went down at Gocha’s own spot — Gocha’s Tapas Bar, 5829 Campbellton Rd SW in Atlanta. Kandi summed it up on Instagram: “It was a great night in support of our girl Keisha Bottoms! The clock is ticking — VOTE VOTE VOTE!”
The hosts with Keisha Lance Bottoms (center). Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
Keisha’s message for Georgia families was right there on the banner: “Lower the Cost to Drive” — one of the promises she’s carrying across the state on the road to the Governor’s mansion (keishaforgovernor.com).
Keisha Lance Bottoms with a supporter. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
Keisha Lance Bottoms with supporters. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
The room was full of love for Keisha — and some familiar faces pulled up too, including 2 Chainz and comedian Ms. Pat.
Keisha Lance Bottoms with supporters. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
2 Chainz pulls up to support Keisha Lance Bottoms. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Ms. Pat (in the red set) with a supporter. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
Ms. Pat with a supporter. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
A guest at the fundraiser. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
A guest at the fundraiser. Photos via Kandi Burruss on Instagram.
Keisha is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia. The former Atlanta mayor (2018–2022) — who went on to serve as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden — won her primary in May with 58% of the vote, and now faces Republican Rick Jackson in the general election on Tuesday, November 3. Early voting in Georgia is already underway (October 13–30).
Her campaign is built on lowering costs for Georgia families: letting local governments suspend their grocery sales taxes, eliminating the state income tax for teachers, expanding Medicaid, and a path to free technical and community college. That “Lower the Cost to Drive” banner behind her is the heart of it — putting money back in working families’ pockets.
Now hear me when I say this: Keisha Lance Bottoms is one of my favorite people, period. I have watched her serve this city up close, and I believe in her. So I’m telling everybody reading this — GO VOTE FOR KEISHA. Early voting is open RIGHT NOW through October 30, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Don’t wait, don’t sit this one out. Check your registration and find your polling place at Georgia’s My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov), grab your people, and let’s send Keisha Lance Bottoms to the Governor’s mansion. Atlanta, let’s ride for ours!
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