Georgia legislators run for higher office while crafting new laws

The Georgia State Capitol building is shown on a sunny day
The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, is shown in January 2023. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Lawmaking in Georgia this year could come with a healthy dose of campaigning.

At least 16 Georgia legislators say they’re running for higher office during elections later this year, making this session of the General Assembly their last chance to burnish their credentials before facing voters.

Senators and representatives can use the legislative session that began Monday as an opportunity to pass bills and attract attention ahead of elections for Congress, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and insurance commissioner.