Democrats officially win control of Georgia state House with slim majority

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,233

Last Updated: 12 minutes ago

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Democrats have clinched at least a one-seat majority in the state House, with 91 seats in the 180-seat chamber as of Sunday evening, according to the Associated Press.

But unexpected developments, including an initially overlooked memory card that changed the outcome of a southwest Georgia House race, have drawn national attention and prompted an investigation into the county’s election reporting procedures.

Only three seats in Georgia’s House of Representatives remain up …

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