Georgia Gov-Elect Credits Divine Calling for Historic Victory

Faith Facts

• Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms told a historic African American megachurch that God told her to run for governor.
• She credited divine guidance and provision throughout her campaign, stating that God supplied all of their needs.
• Bottoms spoke of God being present with her on the campaign trail during her address to the congregation.

Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered a powerful testimony at a historic African American megachurch, sharing how her decision to run for office came from a divine calling.

Bottoms told the congregation that “God told me to” run for governor and that the Lord was with her throughout the entire campaign.

“God told me to” run for governor, she said, recounting the spiritual direction she received before entering the race.

She emphasized that God “supplied all of our needs” during the campaign season, highlighting the provision she experienced along the way.

Bottoms described God’s presence with her “on the campaign trail,” framing her political journey as one guided by faith and obedience.

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