Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor Thursday (October 8), urging Georgia voters to support the former Atlanta mayor less than a month before Election Day.

“This is Barack Obama, Georgia. I hope you’ll support my friend Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor,” Obama said in a video shared to YouTube Thursday.

“As a former judge, council member, and mayor, Keisha believes that public service is about putting you first,” he continued. “She’s invested in young people, delivered historic pay raises for police officers and firefighters, and balanced the budget without raising taxes.”

Obama also highlighted Bottoms’ campaign proposals, saying she has “a plan to lower costs, expand Medicaid, strengthen rural hospitals, and give communities the option to eliminate grocery taxes.”

“And as a mom of four, Keisha understands the importance of giving every child a strong start,” Obama said. “And that’s why she’ll work to guarantee pre-K for every four-year-old.”