Atlanta state legislator leaves the Democratic Party amid growing tensions.

Mesha Mainor, a state legislator from Atlanta, has announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and switch her allegiance to the Republican Party. Mainor, who has served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, cited growing disagreements with her party’s policies as the primary reason for her shift.

Her decision marks a significant political move, as Mainor was previously a member of the Democratic Party but had been at odds with many of its key positions in recent years.

The move comes amid mounting tensions in Georgia, where Mainor has faced challenges in her political career due to her more moderate stance on several issues.

Mainor’s defection could have an impact on the balance of power in the state legislature, where both parties are vying for control.