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House adopts resolution to make probate judge elections nonpartisan
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 11, 2026
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Summary
The House adopted House Resolution 251 to propose a constitutional amendment making probate judge elections nonpartisan; supporters argued the change strengthens judicial independence. Vote: yeas 147, nays 20.
Representative Kimberly New presented House Resolution 251, a proposal to amend the Georgia Constitution so that all probate judges would be elected in nonpartisan contests. New said the resolution would place the question on the ballot for…
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