Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) announced late on Thursday that she will not run for reelection for a second term. Bottoms, an all of President Biden who has gained national attention, was previously thought to be a vice presidential contender while then-candidate Biden embarked on his search for a female running mate.
Bottoms touted the accomplishments during her term, in the face of "unforeseen challenges."
“As Derek [husband] and I have given thoughtful prayer and consideration to the season now before us, it is with deep emotions that I hold my head high, and choose not to seek another term as Mayor,” Bottoms wrote. “Despite the many unforeseen challenges that our city has faced, I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished, together. As I have done each day over the many years in which I have served in public office, through the remainder of my term, I will make every decision, keeping what is best for our communities top of mind, and will continue to work diligently to improve the lives of those in our city.”
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— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) May 7, 2021
The rising Democratic star did not shed light on future plans, but hopes to "pass the baton" to someone else.
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