Bottoms defeats Rick Jackson, turning Georgia governor's office blue
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:11 AM · 1 min read
Bottoms will be the first Black and first female governor of the state.