Atlanta Mayoral Race

Independent Mary Norwood jumped out to an early lead in the contentious Atlanta mayoral runoff on Tuesday, but Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms came from behind to become the 2nd female mayor of Atlanta.

Atlanta’s first female mayor was Shirley Franklin who served two terms beginning in 2001.

Tyrese Gibson, who endorsed Bottoms for mayor tweeted: “Like I said……. We ONLY move with champions……. The 60th Mayor of Atlanta.”

Atlanta Mayoral Race

Tyrese stood behind Bottoms on the stage as she spoke to her supporters as presumptive mayor-elect.