Georgia's 2nd Senate district
American legislative district
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District 2 of the Georgia Senate is a senatorial district in Southeast Georgia encompassing most of the city of Savannah and northwestern Chatham County. In addition to Savannah, the district includes Garden City, Port Wentworth, Thunderbolt, and part of Georgetown.
Demographics36.40% White
47.51% Black
8.36% Hispanic
3.40% Asian
0.21% Native American
0.15% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.46% Other
4.41% Multiracial
47.51% Black
8.36% Hispanic
3.40% Asian
0.21% Native American
0.15% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.46% Other
4.41% Multiracial
Population(2020)
Voting age190,408[1]
150,843
Voting age190,408[1]
150,843
| Georgia's 2nd State Senate district | |||
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| Senator |
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| Demographics | 36.40% White 47.51% Black 8.36% Hispanic 3.40% Asian 0.21% Native American 0.15% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.46% Other 4.41% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) • Voting age | 190,408[1] 150,843 | ||
The current senator is Derek Mallow, a Democrat from Savannah first elected in 2022.[2]
District officeholders
| Years | Senator, District 2[3] | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Diana H. Johnson (D) [citation needed] | Chatham (part). |
| 1999–2001 | ||
| 2001–2002 | Regina D. Thomas (D) | |
| 2003–2004 | Chatham (Savannah (County Seat), Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Thunderbolt) | |
| 2005–2006 | ||
| 2007–2008 | ||
| 2009–2010 | Lester G. Jackson (D) | |
| 2011–2012 | ||
| 2013–2014 | Chatham (part)[a] | |
| 2015–2016 | ||
| 2017–2018 | ||
| 2019–2020 | ||
| 2021-2022 | ||
| 2023-2024 | Derek Mallow (D) | |
| 2025-2026 |
Notes
- A map is provided on the Georgia Senate website showing the district coverage as of 2013