Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States

Voters across the country took to the polls Tuesday to decide control of both chambers of Congress and elect dozens of governors, along with state and local officials. Follow live updates here throughout the day.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper’s win against Republican Michael Whatley gives Democrats a key victory as they try to gain at least four seats now held by Republicans.

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