In a historic moment in state history, Sen. Kim Jackson (D–Stone Mountain) was officially sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip for the 2025-2026 Biennium on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Jackson is now the first female whip in Georgia Senate history.
“I am deeply honored to be elected by my colleagues to serve as the Senate Democratic Whip,” Jackson said. “Making history as the first woman to be selected for this role is not only a personal privilege but a testament to the progress we are making as a legislative body. This milestone is an opportunity to pave the way for more women to step into leadership positions in the Senate. I am committed to working tirelessly on behalf of our caucus and representing the diverse voices and needs of all our constituents.”
This marks Jackson’s first term as Democratic Whip and her third term as a Georgia State Senator. Jackson represents Georgia’s 41st Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb County. Jackson, elected in 2020, currently serves on appropriations, children and families, public safety, reapportionment and redistricting, and rules committees. She is also an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Committee on Ethics.
