Georgia’s Republican state senators chose new leaders Tuesday after rules required the chamber’s former leaders to step down because they’re running for higher office in 2026.
Republicans, who hold a 33-23 majority in Georgia’s upper chamber, nominated Sen. Larry Walker III of Perry as president pro tem and elected Sen. Jason Anavitarte of Dallas as majority leader.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Macon stepped down as president pro tem, the second-highest ranking post in the Senate, because he’s running for lieutenant governor.
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