Henry Howard (Georgia politician)
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Henry Howard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – October 13, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Earnestine Howard |
| Succeeded by | Karlton Howard (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 121st District (2007–2013) 124th District (2013–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1955 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2022 (aged 67) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cassandria |
| Relations | Karlton Howard (brother) |
Henry Howard (September 1, 1955 – October 13, 2022) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 124th District, serving since 2019 as a member of the Democratic Party. Howard served as a member of the Appropriations, Education, Health & Services, Juvenile Justice, and Motor Vehicles committees.[1]
Election
In 2006, Henry "Wayne" Howard's father, Henry Howard, died in the midst of his term representing Georgia House District 121. The Henry senior's wife (Wayne Howard's step-mother), Earnestine Howard, ran unopposed and won the seat. The following term, Wayne ran against Earnestine for the seat.[2]
Howard was replaced in a special election by his brother Karlton Howard.[3]
References
- ^ "Representative Henry "Wayne" Howard". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Martin, Jonathan. "District 121 Democratic Primary a family affair". www.wrdw.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Turner, Hallie (2022-12-21). "Following brother's footsteps, Karlton Howard wins House seat". wrdw.com. Retrieved 2024-02-23.