Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Playing An Active Role In Race To Replace Him

Mayor Kasim Reed has made it clear he wants Keisha Lance Bottoms to be his successor. Whether or not his support will help carry her to victory remains to be seen.

Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

The candidates trying to be Atlanta’s next mayor can seem pretty similar. Many make the same promises. Several sit on the city council, so even their backgrounds are alike.

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But there is a factor dividing one candidate from the others: the support of the current mayor.