# Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman elected governor

Keisha Lance Bottoms has won election as governor, making her the first Black woman elected to a governor's office in U.S. history. The result is a landmark in American politics and a significant breakthrough for Black women in executive leadership.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/keisha-lance-bottoms-makes-us-history-as-first-black-woman-elected-governor?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:25:51 +0000