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Keisha Lance Bottoms Faces Ethics Scrutiny Amid Poll Lead

4/15/2026

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor and Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, faces scrutiny over ethics issues from her time in office.
Critics cite ties to Con-Real, a contractor that received lucrative contracts after contributing to her campaign.
Concerns include lack of board approval for contracts and a $37,000 ethics fine for campaign violations.
Despite these issues, Bottoms leads in polls ahead of the May 19 Democratic primary.

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Story summary

Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor and Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, faces scrutiny over ethics issues from her time in office.
Critics cite ties to Con-Real, a contractor that received lucrative contracts after contributing to her campaign.
Concerns include lack of board approval for contracts and a $37,000 ethics fine for campaign violations.
Despite these issues, Bottoms leads in polls ahead of the May 19 Democratic primary.