Georgia’s latest Democratic primary results offered a reminder that voters still place enormous trust in Black women leaders. Despite losses by Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, Georgia is moving forward with an impressive roster of Black women. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ crushing victory to secure the 2026 Democratic nomination for governor set the tone.

Black Women in Leadership

Twelve Black women are on the ballot for seven of Georgia’s nine statewide offices and five congressional seats, marking one of the strongest showings of Black women’s political leadership in the state’s history. A Bottoms victory would be historic, as no Black woman has ever been elected governor of a state.

Georgia Democrats did not retreat from Black women and instead reaffirmed their belief that Black women remain among the party’s most effective communicators, coalition builders, and organizers. The confidence in Black women is rooted in their efforts to build the party, including leading voter registration drives, turnout operations, and fundraising networks.

Outside Georgia, there continues to be growing evidence of Democrats standing behind Black women. Illinois Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is heavily favored to win her Senate bid in November, joining Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks and Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester in Congress. A Black woman is likely to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser in Washington, and Mayor Karen Bass has overcome steep odds to potentially secure another term in November.

Original reporting: The Washington Informer — read the source article.