The Democratic leader in Georgia’s state House won’t seek reelection this year.
House Minority Leader James Beverly of Macon told The Associated Press in a Thursday interview that he’s stepping down to seek other ways to serve the public. Beverly said the decision was driven in part by a redrawn district that introduced new territory and the recognition that Democrats are unlikely to win a majority in the 180-member House in this year’s legislative election.
Beverly is the second top legislative Democrat to announce he’s stepping down. Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler of Stone Mountain announced her retirement last month.
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