Glenn Richardson (R) served as Speaker of the House from January 2009 through Jan. 1, 2010.

Mark Burkhalter (R) served as Speaker pro tempore during the same period, and was acting Speaker when the House reconvened on Jan. 11, 2010, at which time the House elected David Ralston and Jan Jones.

[1][2] While no seat changed party control from the previous session, the beginning of the 150th Georgia General Assembly still saw five new state senators.

[6] Following State Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine's decision to run for governor, Seth Harp (29th) and Ralph Hudgens (47th)[7] announced that they will seek the Republican nomination for the office.

Lee Hawkins (49th) announced that he will run for the Congressional seat to be left open by incumbent Nathan Deal's campaign for governor.