Georgia could elect first openly transgender, nonbinary lawmaker

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 861

Last Updated: 21 hours, 49 minutes ago

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In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person.

Bentley Hudgins, whose experience includes serving as Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign, was the top vote-getter in last month’s Democratic primary election to represent House District 90, which includes parts of DeKalb County.

Hudgins defeated fellow Democrat Leisa Stafford with just over two-thirds of …

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