Jackson, Bottoms Conclude Georgia Campaigning

Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms ended their campaigns for Georgia governor on Monday, the final day of public campaigning before Tuesday's election. Both candidates traveled across the state to address supporters in person, closing a contest that has drawn national attention due to tight polling and high turnout.

Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, spoke to a crowd in northwest Atlanta. She described the race as a choice between a candidate focused on business and healthcare and one aligned with President Donald Trump. "If you want a candidate who believes that our best days are still ahead of us and we can be the best in business and best in healthcare, best in education, best in supporting our small businesses, then I'm your candidate," Bottoms said. She also directed criticism at Jackson's relationship with the White House, referring to him as "Slick Rick" and suggesting he sought to become "Trump's favorite governor."

Jackson campaigned alongside Republican Governor Brian Kemp, visiting locations in metro Atlanta, Savannah, and Albany. He focused on Bottoms' tenure as mayor, arguing she departed the city during a difficult period. "When the city needed her the most, she just walked away. She abandoned Atlanta," Jackson told the crowd. He connected the concept of abandonment to his personal background, promising voters he would never leave them.

The race has moved closer in recent days. The latest InsiderAdvantage poll indicates Jackson and Bottoms are tied at 49 percent, with 2 percent of likely voters undecided. Bottoms visited Augusta, Athens, and Dalton earlier in the day before returning to Atlanta to conclude her schedule.

In the U.S. Senate contest, incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Representative Mike Collins also held their final events. Ossoff campaigned in DeKalb County, urging voters to participate in what he called an election defined by an "out-of-control president" and "record high prices." Collins held a stop in Buckhead before traveling to south-central Georgia. He criticized Ossoff's energy record and his support for the Green New Deal, noting the country has not built new refineries in over 50 years.

The same InsiderAdvantage survey of 2,500 likely voters shows Ossoff leading Collins 53 percent to 46 percent, with 1 percent undecided. Georgia has already recorded more early votes than in the 2018 and 2022 midterm elections. Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday across the state.