Composition
According to the state constitution of 1983, this body is to be composed of no more than 56 members elected for two-year terms. Current state law provides for 56 members. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
Senators must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Georgia for two years and their senatorial district for one year (preceding the election). The highest position in the Senate is the President of the Senate, a position currently held by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. The second highest position is that of President Pro Tempore, currently held by Senator Tommie Williams.
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
| End of previous legislature | 34 | 22 | 56 | 0 |
| Begin | 34 | 22 | 56 | 0 |
| End of previous legislature | 35 | 21 | 56 | 0 |
| Begin | 36 | 20 | 56 | 0 |
| May 2011 | 19 | 55 | 1 | |
| August 16, 2011 | 20 | 56 | 0 | |
| October 2, 2011 | 35 | 55 | 1 | |
| October 4, 2011 | 34 | 54 | 2 | |
| Latest voting share | 63% | 37% | ||
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