After 22 years in office, Jeff Mullis, the Senator for Northwest Georgia’s 53rd District, will not run for his position again.
He made the announcement in a written statement released by Chickamauga on Monday afternoon.
“As we near the end of another term in office, I have taken a break to celebrate what we have accomplished together and to reflect on my future,” Mullis wrote. “Recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, witnessing my children move into the next stages of their lives, and the many hours that this job is away from my dedicated wife and family led me to this time reflection. We fought the good fight for 22 years, but I have decided that I will not seek re-election.”
Mullis is the chair of the powerful Senate Rules Committee, chair of the Economic Development Subcommittee of Senate Appropriations, and also serves on several other committees.
His announcement came on the first day for state candidates to qualify for the Nov. 8 general election. The candidates have until Friday to qualify. The primary will take place on May 24th.
In his announcement, he listed some of his proudest legislative achievements: a law strengthening religious freedom, passage of a “heartbeat law” regulating abortion, second amendment protections, tax cuts and making Georgia more business-friendly. He also said he has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and direct investments that help the 53rd District thrive.
He wrote that while his love for the rolling hills of Northwest Georgia is as strong as ever, he will be spending more time with his friends and family and looks forward to serving his community in other capacities.
“I really feel like saying goodbye to 190,000 friends in the 53rd district. I cannot thank you all enough for your support and prayers along this journey. What an adventure it was!” wrote Mullis.
— Compiled by Andrew Wilkins
