Georgia Senate Republican Caucus Elects Leadership for 2027–2028 Biennium

ATLANTA (November 9, 2026) - Today, members of the Georgia Senate Majority Republican Caucus elected their leadership team for the 2027-2028 Legislative Biennium. The Caucus elected the following members to serve in leadership positions:

President Pro Tempore Republican Nominee: Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry)

Senate Majority Leader: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas)

Senate Majority Whip: Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula)

Majority Caucus Chairman: Sen. Tim Bearden (R-Carrollton)

Majority Caucus Vice Chairman: Sen. Drew Echols (R-Gainesville)

Majority Caucus Secretary: Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta)

Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte also highlighted the Caucus's shared commitment to advancing policies that strengthen Georgia's future.

"Our Republican majority has a proven record of delivering meaningful results for Georgians," said Sen. Anavitarte. "As we look ahead to a new legislative session, our responsibilities remain unchanged. We will continue advancing conservative policies that lower taxes, strengthen our schools and keep our communities safe. I am grateful for the continued confidence of my colleagues, and I look forward to working alongside our leadership team to build on our successes and continue doing the work Georgians elected us to do."

The newly elected leadership team will help guide the Caucus's legislative priorities, coordinate its efforts throughout the General Assembly and support Republican members as they represent their constituents across Georgia.

The 2027-2028 Legislative Biennium will begin with the convening of the Georgia General Assembly in January 2027. The full Senate body will formally elect its President Pro Tempore at that time.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 31st Senate District, which includes Polk County and a portion of Paulding County. He may be reached via email at [email protected]. For all media inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].