US EditionGeorgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair
- Nikema Williams resigned as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, after serving since 2019 and representing Georgia's 5th Congressional District.
- Williams' resignation followed President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory and a vote to make the party chair a full-time, paid position, a change she endorsed.
- Williams, the first Black woman to chair the DPG, faced criticism and pressure from party insiders, including Sen. Jon Ossoff, who reportedly expressed a lack of confidence in her leadership.
- Williams stated, "As the first Black woman to chair the DPG, I set out to build a party that wasn't just reactive but proactive, not just present but powerful."
- Matthew Wilson, the party's 1st Vice Chair, will take over as interim chair, and the party will elect a new leader, with Williams remaining committed to electing Democrats and expanding opportunity while continuing to serve as a member of the state committee.
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Rep. Nikema Williams resigns from her role as chair of Georgia’s Democratic Party
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, five months after Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the southern swing state spotlighted discontent with her leadership.
Rep. Nikema Williams resigns from her role as chair of Georgia's Democratic Party
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, five months after Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the southern swing state spotlighted discontent with her leadership.
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DailyTruthReportNikema Williams steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair following rule change
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, five months after Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the southern swing state spotlighted discontent with her leadership.
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roughdraftatlanta.comNikema Williams steps down as Georgia Democratic chair
ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams is stepping down as chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Georgia. Williams, D-Atlanta, decided to leave the post following a vote during the weekend by the Georgia party’s State Committee amending the party bylaws to require the party chair to serve in that position full time. “I was clear from the beginning of this process that once the approved language was adopted, this would prohibit me from continuing to
Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair
Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), the chair of the state Democratic Party in Georgia, announced to state committee members Monday she would step down from her role following a party rules change to leadership and amid concerns about her ability to steer the party.
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