With the new Legislative session looming and the 2024 elections in the rearview mirror, Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the Georgia House have chosen their leadership for the next two years. Republicans decided to keep their leadership team intact, while Democrats have a new slate of officers.
Republicans renominated Jon Burns of Newington as speaker last week in their caucus meeting. The full House will vote on the position when it reconvenes in January. Although Republicans lost two seats in this election, they still hold a majority, so Burns is expected to win.
“As we look forward to January, I am incredibly confident in the strength of the majority we have worked to defend, and I know there is no issue too big for us to address,” Burns said.
Please enter your User Name and Password to view the rest of this subscriber-only story. If you are unable to login, your account may have expired. Please contact James Online if you have any problems.
