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158th Georgia General Assembly
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The 158th Georgia General Assembly will consist of two sessions of the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, the first in 2025 and the second in 2026. The first session began on January 13, 2025.[1]
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| Legislative body | Georgia General Assembly | ||||
| Meeting place | Georgia State Capitol | ||||
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| Senate President | Burt Jones (R) | ||||
| Majority leader | Steve Gooch (R) | ||||
| Minority leader | Harold V. Jones II (D) | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
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| Speaker of the House | Jon G. Burns (R) | ||||
| House majority leader | Chuck Efstration (R) | ||||
| House minority leader | Carolyn Hugley (D) | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
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The Assembly's members were elected in the 2024 State Senate and State House elections. The Senate comprises 33 Republicans and 23 Democrats,[1] while the House is made up of 100 Republicans and 80 Democrats.[2] Overall there are 22 new members: four senators and 18 representatives.[3]
In the Senate, the Democrats elected Harold V. Jones II as Senate minority leader, and House Democrats chose Carolyn Hugley as House minority leader.[4][5]
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State Senate
As of January 2025, the majority and minority leadership of the State Senate is as follows:[6]
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| Office | Officeholder | Party |
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| Lt. Governor and Senate President | Burt Jones | Republican |
| President pro-tempore | John F. Kennedy | Republican |
| Majority leader | Steve Gooch | Republican |
| Majority whip | Randy Robertson | Republican |
| Majority caucus chair | Jason Anavitarte | Republican |
| Majority caucus vice-chair | Matt Brass | Republican |
| Majority caucus secretary | Larry Walker III | Republican |
| Minority leader | Harold V. Jones II | Democratic |
| Minority whip | Kim Jackson | Democratic |
| Minority caucus chair | Elena Parent | Democratic |
| Minority caucus vice-chair | Sonya Halpern | Democratic |
| Minority caucus secretary | Nan Orrock | Democratic |
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House of Representatives
As of January 2025, the majority and minority leadership of the House of Representatives is as follows:[7]
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| Office | Officeholder | Party |
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| Speaker of the House | Jon G. Burns | Republican |
| Speaker pro-tempore | Jan Jones | Republican |
| Majority leader | Chuck Efstration | Republican |
| Majority whip | James Burchett | Republican |
| Majority caucus chair | Bruce Williamson | Republican |
| Majority caucus vice-chair | Houston Gaines | Republican |
| Majority caucus secretary/treasurer | Ginny Ehrhart | Republican |
| Majority caucus chief deputy whip | Rob Leverett | Republican |
| Minority leader | Carolyn Hugley | Democratic |
| Minority whip | Sam Park | Democratic |
| Minority caucus chair | Tanya F. Miller | Democratic |
| Minority caucus vice-chair | Spencer Frye | Democratic |
| Minority caucus secretary | Park Cannon | Democratic |
| Minority caucus treasurer | Solomon Adesanya | Democratic |
| Minority caucus chief deputy whip | Saira Draper | Democratic |
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Composition
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State Senate
Party composition
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| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
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| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | |||
| End of 157th[a] | 32 | 1 | 23 | 56 | 0 |
| Beginning of 158th Assembly | 32 | 1 | 23 | 56 | 0 |
| May 4, 2025[b] | 31 | 55 | 1 | ||
| Latest voting share | 56.4% | 1.8% | 41.8% | ||
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Membership
As of June 2025[update], the membership of the State Senate is as follows:[9]
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| District | Senator | Party | Since | Residence |
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| 1 | Ben Watson | Republican | 2015 | Savannah |
| 2 | Derek Mallow | Democratic | 2023 | Savannah |
| 3 | Mike Hodges | Republican | 2023 | Brunswick |
| 4 | Billy Hickman | Republican | 2020 | Statesboro |
| 5 | Sheikh Rahman | Democratic | 2019 | Lawrenceville |
| 6 | Matt Brass | Republican | 2017 | Newnan |
| 7 | Nabilah Islam | Democratic | 2023 | Duluth |
| 8 | Russ Goodman | Republican | 2021 | Cogdell |
| 9 | Nikki Merritt | Democratic | 2021 | Grayson |
| 10 | Emanuel Jones | Democratic | 2005 | Decatur |
| 11 | Sam Watson | Republican | 2023 | Moultrie |
| 12 | Freddie Sims | Democratic | 2009 | Dawson |
| 13 | Carden Summers | Republican | 2020 | Cordele |
| 14 | Josh McLaurin | Democratic | 2023 | Sandy Springs |
| 15 | Ed Harbison | Democratic | 1993 | Columbus |
| 16 | Marty Harbin | Republican | 2015 | Tyrone |
| 17 | Gail Davenport | Democratic | 2011 | Jonesboro |
| 18 | John F. Kennedy | Republican | 2015 | Macon |
| 19 | Blake Tillery | Republican | 2017 | Vidalia |
| 20 | Larry Walker III | Republican | 2015 | Perry |
| 21 | Vacant[b] | |||
| 22 | Harold V. Jones II | Democratic | 2015 | Augusta |
| 23 | Max Burns | Republican | 2021 | Sylvania |
| 24 | Lee Anderson | Republican | 2017 | Grovetown |
| 25 | Rick Williams | Republican | 2023 | Milledgeville |
| 26 | David Lucas | Democratic | 2013 | Macon |
| 27 | Greg Dolezal | Republican | 2019 | Cumming |
| 28 | Donzella James | Democratic | 2009 | Atlanta |
| 29 | Randy Robertson | Republican | 2019 | Cataula |
| 30 | Tim Bearden | Republican | 2024 | Carrollton |
| 31 | Jason Anavitarte | Republican | 2021 | Dallas |
| 32 | Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | 2017 | Marietta |
| 33 | Michael Rhett | Democratic | 2015 | Marietta |
| 34 | Kenya Wicks | Democratic | 2025 | Fayetteville |
| 35 | Jason Esteves | Democratic | 2023 | Atlanta |
| 36 | Nan Orrock | Democratic | 2007 | Atlanta |
| 37 | Ed Setzler | Republican | 2023 | Acworth |
| 38 | RaShaun Kemp | Democratic | 2025 | Atlanta |
| 39 | Sonya Halpern | Democratic | 2021 | Atlanta |
| 40 | Sally Harrell | Democratic | 2019 | Chamblee |
| 41 | Kim Jackson | Democratic | 2021 | Stone Mountain |
| 42 | Brian Strickland | Republican | 2018 | McDonough |
| 43 | Tonya Anderson | Democratic | 2017 | Lithonia |
| 44 | Elena Parent | Democratic | 2015 | Atlanta |
| 45 | Clint Dixon | Republican | 2021 | Buford |
| 46 | Bill Cowsert | Republican | 2007 | Athens |
| 47 | Frank Ginn | Republican | 2011 | Royston |
| 48 | Shawn Still | Republican | 2023 | Norcross |
| 49 | Drew Echols | Republican | 2025 | Gainesville |
| 50 | Bo Hatchett | Republican | 2021 | Cornelia |
| 51 | Steve Gooch | Republican | 2011 | Dahlonega |
| 52 | Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | 2013 | Rome |
| 53 | Colton Moore | Republican | 2023 | Trenton |
| 54 | Chuck Payne | Republican | 2017 | Dalton |
| 55 | Randal Mangham | Democratic | 2025 | Stone Mountain |
| 56 | John Albers | Republican | 2011 | Roswell |
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House of Representatives
Party composition
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| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
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| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
| End of 157th General Assembly | 102 | 78 | 180 | 0 |
| Beginning of 158th General Assembly | 100 | 80 | 180 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 56% | 44% | ||
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Membership
As of January 2025[update], the membership of the House is as follows:[10]
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| District | Representative | Party | Since | Residence |
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| 1 | Mike Cameron | Republican | 2021 | Rossville |
| 2 | Steve Tarvin | Republican | 2014 | Chickamauga |
| 3 | Mitchell Horner | Republican | 2023 | Ringgold |
| 4 | Kasey Carpenter | Republican | 2017 | Dalton |
| 5 | Matt Barton | Republican | 2019 | Calhoun |
| 6 | Jason Ridley | Republican | 2017 | Chatsworth |
| 7 | Johnny Chastain | Republican | 2023 | Blue Ridge |
| 8 | Stan Gunter | Republican | 2021 | Blairsville |
| 9 | Will Wade | Republican | 2013 | Dawsonville |
| 10 | Victor Anderson | Republican | 2021 | Cornelia |
| 11 | Rick Jasperse | Republican | 2010 | Jasper |
| 12 | Eddie Lumsden | Republican | 2013 | Armuchee |
| 13 | Katie Dempsey | Republican | 2007 | Rome |
| 14 | Mitchell Scoggins | Republican | 2019 | Rydal |
| 15 | Matthew Gambill | Republican | 2019 | Cartersville |
| 16 | Trey Kelley | Republican | 2013 | Cedartown |
| 17 | Martin Momtahan | Republican | 2019 | Dallas |
| 18 | Tyler Smith | Republican | 2021 | Bremen |
| 19 | Joseph Gullett | Republican | 2019 | Dallas |
| 20 | Charlice Byrd | Republican | 2013 | Woodstock |
| 21 | Brad Thomas | Republican | 2013 | Holly Springs |
| 22 | Jordan Ridley | Republican | 2023 | Woodstock |
| 23 | Mandi Ballinger | Republican | 2013 | Canton |
| 24 | Carter Barrett | Republican | 2023 | Cumming |
| 25 | Todd Jones | Republican | 2017 | Cumming |
| 26 | Lauren McDonald | Republican | 2021 | Cumming |
| 27 | Lee Hawkins | Republican | 2013 | Gainesville |
| 28 | Brent Cox | Republican | 2023 | Dawsonville |
| 29 | Matt Dubnik | Republican | 2017 | Gainesville |
| 30 | Derrick McCollum | Republican | 2023 | Chestnut Mountain |
| 31 | Emory Dunahoo | Republican | 2011 | Gillsville |
| 32 | Chris Erwin | Republican | 2023 | Homer |
| 33 | Alan Powell | Republican | 1991 | Hartwell |
| 34 | Devan Seabaugh | Republican | 2021 | Marietta |
| 35 | Lisa Campbell | Democratic | 2023 | Kennesaw |
| 36 | Ginny Ehrhart | Republican | 2019 | Powder Springs |
| 37 | Mary Frances Williams | Democratic | 2019 | Marietta |
| 38 | David Wilkerson | Democratic | 2011 | Powder Springs |
| 39 | Terry Cummings | Democratic | 2023 | Mableton |
| 40 | Kimberly New | Republican | 2023 | Villa Rica |
| 41 | Michael Smith | Democratic | 2013 | Marietta |
| 42 | Gabriel Sanchez | Democratic | 2025 | Smyrna |
| 43 | Solomon Adesanya | Democratic | 2023 | Marietta |
| 44 | Don Parsons | Republican | 1995 | Marietta |
| 45 | Sharon Cooper | Republican | 1997 | Marietta |
| 46 | John Carson | Republican | 2011 | Marietta |
| 47 | Jan Jones | Republican | 2003 | Milton |
| 48 | Scott Hilton | Republican | 2023 | Peachtree Corners |
| 49 | Chuck Martin | Republican | 2003 | Alpharetta |
| 50 | Michelle Au | Democratic | 2021 | Johns Creek |
| 51 | Esther Panitch | Democratic | 2023 | Sandy Springs |
| 52 | Shea Roberts | Democratic | 2021 | Atlanta |
| 53 | Deborah Silcox | Republican | 2023 | Sandy Springs |
| 54 | Betsy Holland | Democratic | 2019 | Atlanta |
| 55 | Inga Willis | Democratic | 2023 | Atlanta |
| 56 | Bryce Berry | Democratic | 2025 | Atlanta |
| 57 | Stacey Evans | Democratic | 2021 | Atlanta |
| 58 | Park Cannon | Democratic | 2016 | Atlanta |
| 59 | Phil Olaleye | Democratic | 2023 | Atlanta |
| 60 | Sheila Jones | Democratic | 2005 | Atlanta |
| 61 | Mekyah McQueen | Democratic | 2025 | Smyrna |
| 62 | Tanya F. Miller | Democratic | 2023 | Atlanta |
| 63 | Kim Schofield | Democratic | 2017 | Atlanta |
| 64 | Sylvia Wayfer Baker | Democratic | 2025 | Douglasville |
| 65 | Robert Dawson | Democratic | 2025 | Atlanta |
| 66 | Kimberly Alexander | Democratic | 2013 | Hiram |
| 67 | Lydia Glaize | Democratic | 2023 | Fairburn |
| 68 | Derrick Jackson | Democratic | 2023 | Tyrone |
| 69 | Debra Bazemore | Democratic | 2017 | South Fulton |
| 70 | Lynn Smith | Republican | 1997 | Newnan |
| 71 | Jutt Howard | Republican | 2025 | Carrollton |
| 72 | David Huddleston | Republican | 2023 | Roopville |
| 73 | Josh Bonner | Republican | 2017 | Fayetteville |
| 74 | Robert Flournoy | Democratic | 2025 | Hampton |
| 75 | Eric Bell II | Democratic | 2023 | Jonesboro |
| 76 | Sandra Scott | Democratic | 2011 | Rex |
| 77 | Rhonda Burnough | Democratic | 2017 | Riverdale |
| 78 | Demetrius Douglas | Democratic | 2013 | Stockbridge |
| 79 | Yasmin Neal | Democratic | 2011 | Jonesboro |
| 80 | Long Tran | Democratic | 2023 | Dunwoody |
| 81 | Noelle Kahaian | Republican | 2025 | Locust Grove |
| 82 | Karen Mathiak | Republican | 2017 | Griffin |
| 83 | Karen Lupton | Democratic | 2023 | Chamblee |
| 84 | Mary Margaret Oliver | Democratic | 2003 | Decatur |
| 85 | Karla Drenner | Democratic | 2001 | Avondale Estates |
| 86 | Imani Barnes | Democratic | 2023 | Tucker |
| 87 | Viola Davis | Democratic | 2019 | Stone Mountain |
| 88 | Billy Mitchell | Democratic | 2003 | Stone Mountain |
| 89 | Omari Crawford | Democratic | 2023 | Decatur |
| 90 | Saira Draper | Democratic | 2023 | Atlanta |
| 91 | Angela Moore | Democratic | 2021 | Stonecrest |
| 92 | Rhonda Taylor | Democratic | 2021 | Conyers |
| 93 | Doreen Carter | Democratic | 2015 | Lithonia |
| 94 | Karen Bennett | Democratic | 2013 | Stone Mountain |
| 95 | Dar'shun Kendrick | Democratic | 2023 | Lithonia |
| 96 | Arlene Beckles | Democratic | 2025 | Norcross |
| 97 | Ruwa Romman | Democratic | 2023 | Duluth |
| 98 | Marvin Lim | Democratic | 2021 | Norcross |
| 99 | Matt Reeves | Republican | 2023 | Duluth |
| 100 | David Clark | Republican | 2015 | Buford |
| 101 | Scott Holcomb | Democratic | 2011 | Atlanta |
| 102 | Gabe Okoye | Democratic | 2017 | Lawrenceville |
| 103 | Soo Hong | Republican | 2023 | Lawrenceville |
| 104 | Chuck Efstration | Republican | 2013 | Mulberry |
| 105 | Sandy Donatucci | Republican | 2025 | Buford |
| 106 | Shelly Hutchinson | Democratic | 2019 | Snellville |
| 107 | Sam Park | Democratic | 2023 | Lawrenceville |
| 108 | Jasmine Clark | Democratic | 2019 | Lilburn |
| 109 | Dewey McClain | Democratic | 2023 | Lawrenceville |
| 110 | Segun Adeyina | Democratic | 2023 | Grayson |
| 111 | Reynaldo Martinez | Republican | 2023 | Loganville |
| 112 | Bruce Williamson | Republican | 2023 | Monroe |
| 113 | Sharon Henderson | Democratic | 2021 | Covington |
| 114 | Tim Fleming | Republican | 2023 | Covington |
| 115 | Regina Lewis-Ward | Democratic | 2023 | McDonough |
| 116 | El-Mahdi Holly | Democratic | 2023 | Stockbridge |
| 117 | Mary Ann Santos | Democratic | 2025 | McDonough |
| 118 | Clint Crowe | Republican | 2023 | Jackson |
| 119 | Holt Persinger | Republican | 2023 | Winder |
| 120 | Houston Gaines | Republican | 2019 | Athens |
| 121 | Marcus Wiedower | Republican | 2019 | Watkinsville |
| 122 | Spencer Frye | Democratic | 2013 | Athens |
| 123 | Rob Leverett | Republican | 2023 | Elberton |
| 124 | Trey Rhodes | Republican | 2015 | Greensboro |
| 125 | Gary Richardson | Republican | 2024 | Evans |
| 126 | L.C. Myles | Democratic | 2025 | Hephzibah |
| 127 | Mark Newton | Republican | 2023 | Augusta |
| 128 | Mack Jackson | Democratic | 2009 | Sandersville |
| 129 | Karlton Howard | Democratic | 2023 | Augusta |
| 130 | Lynn Gladney | Democratic | 2023 | Augusta |
| 131 | Rob Clifton | Republican | 2025 | Evans |
| 132 | Brian Prince | Democratic | 2023 | Augusta |
| 133 | Danny Mathis | Republican | 2019 | Cochran |
| 134 | Robert Dickey | Republican | 2011 | Musella |
| 135 | Beth Camp | Republican | 2021 | Concord |
| 136 | David Jenkins | Republican | 2021 | Grantville |
| 137 | Debbie Buckner | Democratic | 2003 | Junction City |
| 138 | Vance Smith | Republican | 2019 | Pine Mountain |
| 139 | Carmen Rice | Republican | 2024 | Fortson |
| 140 | Tremaine Teddy Reese | Democratic | 2023 | Columbus |
| 141 | Carolyn Hugley | Democratic | 1993 | Columbus |
| 142 | Miriam Paris | Democratic | 2017 | Macon |
| 143 | Anissa Jones | Democratic | 2025 | Macon |
| 144 | Dale Washburn | Republican | 2019 | Macon |
| 145 | Tangie Herring | Democratic | 2025 | Macon |
| 146 | Shaw Blackmon | Republican | 2015 | Bonaire |
| 147 | Bethany Ballard | Republican | 2023 | Warner Robins |
| 148 | Noel Williams Jr. | Republican | 2019 | Cordele |
| 149 | Floyd Griffin | Democratic | 2025 | Milledgeville |
| 150 | Patty Marie Stinson | Democratic | 2013 | Butler |
| 151 | Mike Cheokas | Republican | 2023 | Americus |
| 152 | Bill Yearta | Republican | 2019 | Sylvester |
| 153 | David Sampson | Democratic | 2023 | Albany |
| 154 | Gerald Greene | Republican | 2023 | Cuthbert |
| 155 | Matt Hatchett | Republican | 2023 | Dublin |
| 156 | Leesa Hagan | Republican | 2021 | Lyons |
| 157 | Bill Werkheiser | Republican | 2015 | Glennville |
| 158 | Butch Parrish | Republican | 1985 | Swainsboro |
| 159 | Jon G. Burns | Republican | 2005 | Newington |
| 160 | Lehman Franklin | Republican | 2023 | Statesboro |
| 161 | Bill Hitchens | Republican | 2013 | Rincon |
| 162 | Carl Gilliard | Democratic | 2016 | Garden City |
| 163 | Anne Allen Westbrook | Democratic | 2023 | Savannah |
| 164 | Ron Stephens | Republican | 1997 | Richmond Hill |
| 165 | Edna Jackson | Democratic | 2021 | Savannah |
| 166 | Jesse Petrea | Republican | 2015 | Savannah |
| 167 | Buddy DeLoach | Republican | 2021 | Townsend |
| 168 | Al Williams | Democratic | 2003 | Midway |
| 169 | Angie O'Steen | Republican | 2025 | Ambrose |
| 170 | Jaclyn Ford | Republican | 2025 | Tifton |
| 171 | Joe Campbell | Republican | 2020 | Camilla |
| 172 | Charles Cannon | Republican | 2023 | Moultrie |
| 173 | Darlene Taylor | Republican | 2011 | Thomasville |
| 174 | John Corbett | Republican | 2015 | Lake Park |
| 175 | John LaHood | Republican | 2018 | Valdosta |
| 176 | James Burchett | Republican | 2019 | Waycross |
| 177 | Dexter Sharper | Democratic | 2013 | Valdosta |
| 178 | Steven Meeks | Republican | 2019 | Screven |
| 179 | Rick Townsend | Republican | 2023 | St. Simons |
| 180 | Steven Sainz | Republican | 2019 | St. Marys |
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