Leadership Is About Doing the Work — Especially When It’s Hard

By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)

(452 words)

As Georgia enters the 2026 legislative session, the most important question before lawmakers is not about politics or personalities. It is about leadership — whether we are willing to confront real problems, strengthen public trust and make decisions that serve Georgians today and in the years ahead.

Continue reading “Leadership Is About Doing the Work — Especially When It’s Hard”

Rep. Floyd Griffin Calls for Committee Hearing on HB 40 Following Recent Reporting on the State Election Board

ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) is calling for a committee hearing on House Bill 40, legislation he introduced during the 2025 legislative session, when the General Assembly reconvenes for the 2026 legislative session. Rep. Griffin is calling for a hearing on his legislation following a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) article on Georgia’s State Election Board. He issued the following statement:

Continue reading “Rep. Floyd Griffin Calls for Committee Hearing on HB 40 Following Recent Reporting on the State Election Board”

Rep. Floyd Griffin Introduces Legislation to Allow Secretary of State to Serve as Chair of State Election Board and Include HBCU Alumni to Serve on Board of Regents

ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) recently introduced House Bills 40 and 203, which would allow the Secretary of State to serve as chair of the State Election Board and include alumni of historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) to serve on the Board of Regents.

Continue reading “Rep. Floyd Griffin Introduces Legislation to Allow Secretary of State to Serve as Chair of State Election Board and Include HBCU Alumni to Serve on Board of Regents”