On Friday of last week, Georgia State Senator Harold Jones II was elected to lead the Senate Democratic caucus in Georgia during a retreat in Savannah. He promised to focus on issues concerning working families despite the Republican majority in the chamber. The recent elections solidified Republican dominance in the state Senate. Jones remains optimistic about Democratic influence in Georgia, citing progress on Medicaid expansion. He acknowledged being in the minority party but expressed willingness to work for the people of Georgia. Jones succeeds Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler, who retired after 26 years in the legislature. The Democratic agenda includes education and gun safety. The new Democratic leadership team includes members like Sen. Kim Jackson and Sen. Elena Parent. House Democrats are set to elect a new minority leader, while House Republicans are expected to renominate Jon Burns as speaker. Senate Republicans reaffirmed their leadership, nominating Sen. John Kennedy as president pro tem for the upcoming legislative session.