Georgia State Senate

Kim Jackson

State Senator · Senate District 41

Democratic

Official statements & news

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:47 AM

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News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 24, 2026
In Georgia’s race for governor, focus shifts to farms
ATLANTA — Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. “I want our farmers to know that as governor I will be in the fight to help them in any way I can,” […]
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 20, 2026
Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with state
ATLANTA — Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Appearing at an Atlanta barbershop with a handful of supporters Thursday, Jackson also pledged to […]
News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 18, 2026
Police settle lawsuit over interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson
ATLANTA — Police at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have ended a controversial drug interdiction program that involved stopping travelers on jet bridges, taking their tickets and searching their luggage, according to the organization that sued on behalf of two entertainers subjected to the encounters. A spokesman for the Policing Project at NYU School of Law said […]
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.
News CoverageGeorgia Recorder · Jun 20, 2026
Bill extending Georgia’s ballot QR code deadline clears Senate in a Saturday vote
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQOThBY1RONG1ZcjZDM3RsN3MyTW5OSEMxbzRHN1ZkamdpNE5ya3lSOElUaXdTWlJQYXVhU21lRk1jMVEtWnVENDVZZ0puRVdtdGdFNWpKUWJHQ1A0TmdBWHB3SmhKdklEazh2VURyYjMxMGZUTFExUnFRNk9ma1RiakdScHA4V00xQXhqWVV4ZGVsdFdVcTF2OFFfZUxQZmRDWHRWM1kwSmRERzRTb1VSaFJSeGhmZTBQVTZoZw?oc=5" target="_blank">Bill extending Georgia’s ballot QR code deadline clears Senate in a Saturday vote</a>  Georgia Recorder
News CoverageThe Center Square · Jun 20, 2026
Georgia Senate passes voting bill over Democrats' objections
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOZ1kwOWVxV0J2SjBXeTd6Z0l0d255VkU0NWVWclVrYUJmVlpzVWMtSktuSkEzT1lzVTNfSlFTLXJkRmxuX3dvTkNrZGhBZ0REZENQQVZTdnpraXg5STZKNmdEY293LXg0UFlveXlXV2lxRGFLSnV2Z0pIOUphNTh3anE5WTNMLWZ0YjVMX0d5Y0lXdGPSAZgBQVVfeXFMUEFhcVFwdUh5SjNWUXBpajlNR0dYQzN1eVdaWjl5MlQ4TmN4Yl9yLTNvY0d6U0tsNlRkdnVQRkRjZFdCaExSYy10bDE1UWRzbVRVblFxbFN3dGNaMGtmLUVlMi1jZlBuM21FR3NHQ1hZZGs1OVJfYjdRd1BXcm9FWlM5S2U1UlAyYnJhR3RCRXhjeFMyWkNJZHQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia Senate passes voting bill over Democrats' objections</a>  The Center Square</fon
News Coveragedecaturish.com · Apr 16, 2026
Candidate Q&A: state Senate District 41
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQQ3J2c1IzdHR2bUhvVUh4c1RRckpVcGw2a09XQ05Qb0s4U0dTdm5DUjBNblYtUEJkNWZDekJZWUdkdmhXWjNFWEhxbXh1N2pVeVpHMUxjMllzakNzd1RXNkg0TlRxdXY0UC1JRk15N2VHY2d3MDMtSFB4NTFkSnB6Yy1QdkVpdnQ2aHFVVWF1bnNvN0tQMFhROUhSVHk1MG55a0MzV3RUcTI4anRKUWJWVTBFbXhnZ0E3UGZub2djZHJ1Mk00Nnc?oc=5" target="_blank">Candidate Q&A: state Senate District 41</a>  decaturish.com
News CoverageThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Mar 3, 2026
Opinion: Georgia can’t afford to eliminate income tax, but we can make rates fairer
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQVW5kXzFKaXpRWlZYcER0bFRDTHVDYnR5MnNWa2IwQWNnckQzVXNpSFJaaFh5NHdkcHMwYnEycWF0N3NpQ3lQVEVRZ3hubW5tYkxXdU1sUFpkb2FSU0U2LXEtckxnODQ3XzBZbnl6bGtJRUdmR0dXOFpmOG9Dcks3QU5DU21SWWtlX0pEZ0RGTDJ1WUN2d3BXb2pvYnhkYW1IbHRfeFBHaFBVTWNqTHc?oc=5" target="_blank">Opinion: Georgia can’t afford to eliminate income tax, but we can make rates fairer</a>  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
News CoverageWABE · Feb 23, 2026
Republicans shoot down Democratic effort seeking to expand Medicaid in Georgia
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQR3pUUkJFVzdsTlEySHhCakVYU25LR2s0Ukl1cUU4bEdxMVc1bHZuTmV4c1BNSnRvY2tCbFJISjZ5dW51eUFPWHpTSnNOUUtxblgwTHI1bjVrTWN6Z1RLbTIxdUVMdVI4MjBnTTN5bEtDN0R6R0ZRLU9TMlBPNXpXeVowRWNfRndOc19VSHBLM21mdWo2YktCTXFXSy1rZHVGRXc?oc=5" target="_blank">Republicans shoot down Democratic effort seeking to expand Medicaid in Georgia</a>  WABE
News Coveragedecaturish.com · Feb 5, 2026
State senator talks immigration, elections during town hall | Beyond Dekalb
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPYmg5ZTBHU0VhM2tWc2tCMUF5anQ0bUlVeUxvZ3RBbmhMVHpLOFoxS0lvZHNBaHBzYTAzOXZCZk1rb3BVNzhBVFRpSHVURE54X0VPZDQwbnpjSVZvdHpJRzJqQ2tmQ1RmSjBneG9PaDQ1clB2amc1eDZFejgwUVNHSHFISVpwRVRBbVgyZ0ZsUHpNaXZYakg1ZHRCOEdhMW4xTC02X3d4YkJaU3V5elY5T3QwQXpzWk8tMmY3LW5JeXJadHhLdVowckZYRm9za19xT1B4ZS1ZVHpiX0w0NmlxZUJnZEV0T25ZQlE?oc=5" target="_blank">State senator talks immigration, elections during town hall | Beyond Dekalb</a>  decaturish.com
News CoverageThe Atlanta Voice · Jan 25, 2026
Senate Bill 414 aims to protect renters from landlords
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNempLRVhLNW5STjNHWWxyTkNDMU5yTDRWNU1HN2J5WGVRcmdRNDdYWS1idDM4dWhldUVlSUdVb3ZFRXVhZmktcy1adGxHaVJyNGdTRWlPa0JIOGVsVGR1VTd1Q29OcG16b29fazJtbGw0ODZmS1hmcjNVS1AtLU5SRTJKdXJhdTRf?oc=5" target="_blank">Senate Bill 414 aims to protect renters from landlords</a>  The Atlanta Voice
News CoverageFOX 5 Atlanta · Jan 13, 2026
ICE in Georgia: Dems seek greater accountability
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNczUtcUJ5RXYzQkVKb3hGSFVhVWtFRGZ3X2RsNVBoX1JaVVUzMWtScEZ5MDQ0UzRrRWZFUE9hT25lZG5sTVlDRGdBSHB5aC1VQzZkTGEtNHp1YmlvZmdmcnNEX3czUWFmY3Z2VXoxOTVENTBsYWZzZ3BNLVJPdUVsMFNkREpScGtzYy1DLW5R0gGTAUFVX3lxTE1pTDdQM1hyV2F0NFlDMDYwR1g4ZGxPVXQtVzVPQTVramdJX0VWODhvUnZvMkZYYWZleTVpOXZSRVBFMDhXSThoVE9VejktcGJ4ZUJVc29JcFFHQ01KM3M4SV9CT0oxdktDcThoSWhGSTRuUzd4ZTI5djVhdU1kUjNFSFpUTjVIb252MnNrOGVuZ095bw?oc=5" target="_blank">ICE in Georgia: Dems seek greater accountability</a>  FOX 5 Atlanta
News CoverageGeorgia Recorder · Jan 13, 2026
Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPaXRpckVtSmprSTRzTkVZNGNMdFlzTi1fVGNaSTN4SzJLYlNGS2ZCZkIxcWdrM0tyZ1ZiTFk3NzRMNTh3OVotdkp6Z1hjMW9ZeEllcFdHWF9HWGVlcFdpaEk3UUJTVDFyOWZyQ1EyM0xDQkZoWUotRWVEWWkzRWo1djdrMm9Hb3hXVjgzZVJuUm81Z0lON1lxWXNGTTE2QUllcUtIcFlaeGE2TW5DSjhKdGpkSGlmS1pX?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents</a>  Georgia Recorder
News CoverageWABE · Oct 28, 2025
Georgia state Sen. Kim Jackson calls for special session to provide emergency relief to SNAP recipients
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxPX1ZobENISVVlMldMZUcxeXQ5Q0lVWHdRRWNVa2V1amxub01EakFFalFQTk5jcmtUOUZ5dUx1LW5yQUNHSmMwd3ZKMWZrZ0M4ZFpWS3RRN2ViemJwUFBmSktsZFRUNThNSEloWHE2RzY5aEd0OEU0c2tqRmtvSHVlNTVSdFdCeDdGQ3NoQkpPT2pMZjlETy1FMC1sODFYVmpVR1pyS3YwYnlEeXdJdFMweXc4NDhLMEpHekNEVFN1MnRJdVViM3c?oc=5" target="_blank">Georgia state Sen. Kim Jackson calls for special session to provide emergency relief to SNAP recipients</a>  WABE