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Georgia became a U.S. state in 1788, which allowed it to send congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives beginning with the 1st United States Congress in 1789. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms.
Elected as a Republican to the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fourth and the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 2003); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives but was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002. [11] [12] Absalom H. Chappell: October 2, 1843 – March 3, 1845 Whig ...
After the 2000 census, the State of Georgia was divided into 13 congressional districts, increasing from 11 due to reapportionment. The state was redistricted again in 2005, and 2007, although the number of districts remained 13. In 2013, the number of representatives increased again with rising population to 14 members.
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of January 20, 2025, the 119th Congress). [1] The membership of the House comprises 435 seats for representatives from the 50 states, apportioned by population, as well as six seats for non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Georgia's 6th congressional district has existed since the 29th Congress (1845–1847), the first Congress in which U.S. representatives were elected from districts rather than at-large. Georgia gained a sixth U.S. representative for the first time in the 13th Congress (1813–1815).
Republican Mark Newton, 64, is running for reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 127. Born in Macon, Georgia, Dr. Newton currently lives in Augusta, where he has ...
Georgia's 10th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. The district is currently represented by Republican Mike Collins , and includes a large swath of urban and rural territory between Atlanta and Augusta .
Georgia's 7th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is currently represented by Republican Rich McCormick. The district includes portions of the north Atlanta metropolitan area, including the cities of Alpharetta, Cumming, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, and Sandy Springs.