Sen. Sonya Halpern Sworn-in to Represent the 39th Senate District

ATLANTA (January 15, 2025) - On Monday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta) was sworn in by Judge Trent Brown to serve the 39^th Senate District for her third term. The Democratic Caucus also elected Sen. Halpern to serve as Democratic Vice Chair for a second term.

"I am deeply honored to be sworn in for a third term to serve the incredible people of Georgia's 39^th Senate District and to continue my work as Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus," said Sen. Halpern. "Representing such a vibrant and diverse community while advocating for meaningful change is a privilege. My focus remains on advancing legislation that strengthens education and expands our workforce and economic opportunities for all Georgians. I look forward to partnering with my colleagues and constituents to turn these priorities into progress."

Elected in 2020, Sen. Halpern represents the 39^th Senate District, which includes portions of Fulton County. She is a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations, Banking and Financial Institutions, Education and Youth, and Health and Human Services. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Committee on Public Safety.

**Editors note: Photos from the event are attached.

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Sen. Sonya Halpern serves as Democratic Caucus Vice Chair. She represents the 39th ​Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She may be reached at (494) 656-9644 or via email at [email protected]

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