Georgia Democrats are bullish on chances of flipping state House this year, but it won’t be easy

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 1,237

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Georgia House Democrats say 2026 is the year they’re going to take control of the state House, ending more than two decades of Republican rule.

“We are 10 winnable seats away from a majority for the first time since 2004.” said House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley of Columbus during a press conference Wednesday. “The state House decides what happens to Georgia families on the issues that matter most: property taxes, how schools are funded, whether …

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