David Clark, a House Representative from Georgia, expressed concerns over former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan’s decision to leave the Republican Party. Clark said on X that Duncan’s departure undermines Georgia’s conservative foundations.
“Let me be clear: this is what happens when you spend more time chasing CNN interviews than listening to the people who sent you to the Capitol,” said Clark, State Representative from Georgia. “Geoff Duncan didn’t just walk away from the Republican Party—he walked away from the conservative values that built this state: faith, family, freedom, and fiscal responsibility. This should be a wake-up call. I’ll never forget who I work for: you.”
Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan left the Republican Party in early 2025 to join the Democrats after being expelled by the Georgia GOP for endorsing Democratic candidates and criticizing Trump-aligned leadership. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, Duncan said the GOP’s direction conflicted with his moral values, framing his move as a stand for principle rather than partisanship. His decision reflects deepening ideological divides within Georgia’s political landscape.
Georgia does not track party registration, but as of January 2025, Democrats hold 80 of 180 seats in the House (44%) and 23 of 56 in the Senate (41%). According to Wikipedia’s data on the 158th Georgia General Assembly, Republicans maintain majorities in both chambers, though Democrats retain a substantial legislative presence. This balance shapes policymaking in a politically competitive state.
Party-switching in Georgia has historical precedent, notably in the early 2000s when Gov. Sonny Perdue (2002) and Nathan Deal (1995) shifted from Democrat to Republican during the GOP’s rise. As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, these moves mirrored a broader Southern trend of conservative Democrats realigning with Republicans, underscoring the state’s shifting partisan identity over the past 20 years.
Clark has represented Georgia House District 100 since January 9, 2023, after previously serving District 98. According to Ballotpedia and his campaign site, he is a military veteran who focuses on faith-based conservative priorities, serving Gwinnett, Hall, and Forsyth counties. Clark won re-election in November 2024 and advocates for family-oriented and moral governance.