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Henry Howard
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 2007 – October 13, 2022
Preceded byEarnestine Howard
Succeeded byKarlton Howard (Redistricting)
Constituency121st District (2007–2013)
124th District (2013–2022)
Personal details
Born(1955-09-01)September 1, 1955
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2022(2022-10-13) (aged 67)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCassandria
RelationsKarlton 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

  1. ^ "Representative Henry "Wayne" Howard". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  2. ^ Martin, Jonathan. "District 121 Democratic Primary a family affair". www.wrdw.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  3. ^ Turner, Hallie (2022-12-21). "Following brother's footsteps, Karlton Howard wins House seat". wrdw.com. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
Georgia House of Representatives Preceded byEarnestine Howard Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 121st district 2007–2013 Succeeded byBarry Fleming Preceded byHelen Hudson Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 124th district 2013–2022 Succeeded byTrey Rhodes