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Georgia State Senate District 41
Incumbent
Assumed office: January 11, 2021

Georgia State Senate District 41 is represented by Kim Jackson (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Georgia state senators represented an average of 191,523 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 173,707 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Georgia State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.

Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

Paragraph 3 of Section 2 of Article 3 of the Georgia Constitution states, "At the time of their election, the members of the Senate shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least 25 years of age, shall have been citizens of this state for at least two years, and shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year."[1]

GA Code § 21-2-8 states that an individual cannot hold public office if they are "not a qualified voter entitled to vote."[2]


Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2024[3]
SalaryPer diem
$24,341.64/year$247/day

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. If the vacancy occurs during a legislative session, the governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. If the vacancy occurs after the regular legislative session held during the first year of the term of office for members, the governor may order a special election at any time but no later than 60 days before the November general election. If the vacancy occurs between 60 days before the November general election and the next legislative session, the governor is required to order a special election within 10 days.[4]

The special election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.[4]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Georgia Code § 21-2-544


District map

Redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Georgia

In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[5]

The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[5][6]

2020-2023

See also: Redistricting in Georgia after the 2020 census

The district court's approval of remedial state legislative maps was appealed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on January 23, 2025.[7]

Governor Kemp (R) signed revised legislative maps into law on December 8, 2023. Legislators in the Georgia House of Representatives voted 98-71 to adopt the new state legislative maps on December 5. The Georgia State Senate voted 32-23 to adopt the state legislative maps on December 1. For more information about the enacted legislative maps, click here.[8][9]

Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 state legislative elections.

Georgia State Senate District 41
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Georgia State Senate District 41
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Elections

2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Kim Jackson defeated Jeff Newlin in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 41 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson (D) Candidate Connection
 
81.8
 
62,311
Image of Jeff Newlin
Jeff Newlin (R)
 
18.2
 
13,846

Total votes: 76,157
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Kim Jackson defeated Tyion Fields in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
12,966
Tyion Fields
 
0.0
 
0

Total votes: 12,966
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Jeff Newlin advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jeff Newlin
Jeff Newlin
 
100.0
 
1,247

Total votes: 1,247
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2022

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Kim Jackson defeated Jayre Jones in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 41 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson (D)
 
82.1
 
51,512
Jayre Jones (R)
 
17.9
 
11,195

Total votes: 62,707
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Kim Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson
 
100.0
 
19,260

Total votes: 19,260
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Jayre Jones advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Jayre Jones
 
100.0
 
5,068

Total votes: 5,068
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2020

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 41

Kim Jackson defeated William Freeman in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 41 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson (D)
 
79.7
 
58,154
William Freeman (R)
 
20.3
 
14,828

Total votes: 72,982
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Kim Jackson defeated Beverly Jones, Mohammed Hossain, and Gil Freeman in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson
 
54.1
 
14,812
Beverly Jones
 
17.8
 
4,883
Mohammed Hossain
 
15.2
 
4,176
Image of Gil Freeman
Gil Freeman
 
12.9
 
3,521

Total votes: 27,392
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

William Freeman advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Freeman
 
100.0
 
4,495

Total votes: 4,495
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2018

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Steve Henson won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 41 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Henson
Steve Henson (D)
 
100.0
 
51,843

Total votes: 51,843
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41

Incumbent Steve Henson defeated Sabrina Mckenzie in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 41 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Henson
Steve Henson
 
50.4
 
6,928
Sabrina Mckenzie
 
49.6
 
6,817

Total votes: 13,745
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2016

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Steve Henson ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 41 general election.[10][11]

Georgia State Senate, District 41 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Steve Henson Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 52,579
Total Votes 52,579
Source: Georgia Secretary of State


Incumbent Steve Henson ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 41 Democratic primary.[12][13]

Georgia State Senate, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Steve Henson Incumbent (unopposed)



2014

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Stephen B. "Steve" Henson was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[14][15][16]

2012

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Georgia State Senate consisted of a primary election on July 31, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 25, 2012. Incumbent Steve Henson (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.[17][18] A total of $144,575 was raised by 2012 candidates in the district, with Henson raising all $144,575.[19]

Georgia State Senate, District 41, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Henson Incumbent 100% 49,740
Total Votes 49,740

Campaign contributions

From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Georgia State Senate District 41 raised a total of $1,797,765. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $64,206 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Georgia State Senate District 41
Year Amount Candidates Average
2024 $245,440 3 $81,813
2022 $124,503 2 $62,252
2020 $203,005 4 $50,751
2018 $179,030 2 $89,515
2016 $153,525 1 $153,525
2014 $130,375 1 $130,375
2012 $144,575 1 $144,575
2010 $93,267 2 $46,634
2008 $44,425 1 $44,425
2006 $183,091 2 $91,546
2004 $98,153 3 $32,718
2002 $178,875 5 $35,775
2000 $19,501 1 $19,501
Total $1,797,765 28 $64,206


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. Justia, "Constitution of the State of Georgia," accessed March 21, 2025
  2. Justia, "GA Code § 21-2-8," accessed May 27, 2025
  3. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
  4. 4.0 4.1 The State of Georgia, "Official Code of Georgia," accessed January 23, 2024 (Statute 21-2-544)
  5. 5.0 5.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
  6. Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
  7. Democracy Docket, "11th Circuit Considers Fate of Georgia Maps in High-Stakes Redistricting Case," January 21, 2025
  8. Georgia General Assembly, "Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office - Proposed Plans," accessed December 11, 2023
  9. Twitter, "RedistrictNet," December 7, 2023
  10. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
  11. Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
  12. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
  13. Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
  14. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
  15. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
  16. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
  17. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed November 16, 2012
  18. Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
  19. followthemoney.org, "Georgia 2012 Senate Candidates," accessed November 26, 2013


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