After Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ surprise announcement she will not seek a second term in office after all, the field of candidates has broadened quickly for the Nov. 2 election.
Here’s a roundup of who is running, and those who have said they are considering a run.
City Council President Felicia Moore: Moore announced her bid against Bottoms back in January. The first-term City Council president and two-decade City Council member has said addressing Atlanta’s spike in violent crime and strengthening the city’s police department will be a top priority. In her announcement, Moore said she’s running “because I believe the time is now to get things done. We cannot wait another four years. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for the people of Atlanta and deliver transparency, ethics and accountability.” The same day Bottoms made her announcement, Moore touted a nearly $500,000 fundraising haul.