Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 9, 2026

Words: 1,132

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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There will be some fresh faces under the Gold Dome when lawmakers reconvene next week for the 2026 legislative session.

That’s thanks to a series of off-year special elections held to replace state lawmakers who have died, resigned or been appointed to other political offices. At least three representatives will make their House debut, and another three legislators will join the Senate to finish out the remainder of their predecessor’s two-year …

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