Georgia's 55th Senate district
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District 55 of the Georgia Senate is in eastern Metro Atlanta.
Demographics20.96% White
59.87% Black
9.39% Hispanic
5.35% Asian
0.19% Native American
0.03% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.64% Other
4.70% Multiracial
59.87% Black
9.39% Hispanic
5.35% Asian
0.19% Native American
0.03% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.64% Other
4.70% Multiracial
Population(2020)
Voting age192,235 [1]
145,915
Voting age192,235 [1]
145,915
| Georgia's 55th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 20.96% White 59.87% Black 9.39% Hispanic 5.35% Asian 0.19% Native American 0.03% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.64% Other 4.70% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) • Voting age | 192,235 [1] 145,915 | ||
The district includes parts of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, covering parts of Centerville, Lithonia, Mountain Park, Snellville, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, and Tucker.
The current senator is Randal Mangham, a Democrat from Stone Mountain first elected in 2024 after previously serving in the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]
List of senators
| Member | Party | Years | Residence | Electoral history | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created in 1969 | |||||
| Ed Reeder | 1969 – January 11, 1971 | ||||
| Max Cleland | January 11, 1971 – January 13, 1975 | ||||
| Bud Stumbaugh | January 13, 1975 – January 1991 | ||||
| Steve Henson | January 1991 – January 1999 | ||||
| Gloria Butler | January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2025 | ||||
| Randal Mangham | January 13, 2025 - present | Clayton | |||