U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, five months after Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in the southern swing state spotlighted discontent with her leadership.
Williams’ exit is one of several among Democratic parties as disgruntled partisans seek change after the electorate embraced Trump’s return to the presidency.
Several Georgia Democrats questioned whether someone could serve effectively as an elected official and party chair. The decision comes after the party’s state committee voted Saturday to make the position paid and full-time. Williams agreed to the change, leading her to step down without a vote on her leadership.
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