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Hugley is officially nominated as Georgia House speaker as Democrats choose their leaders

States Newsroom · November 12, 2026

Georgia House Democrats unveiled their picks to lead the chamber Thursday after winning a majority for the first time in two decades, officially naming Rep. Carolyn Hugley as their nominee for House speaker. Hugley, who has represented Columbus in the Legislature since 1992, will become the first Black woman to serve…

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Hugley is officially nominated as Georgia House speaker as Democrats choose their leaders

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