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Georgia's 5th Congressional District (GA-5)

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Nikema Williams, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2021.

The district includes parts of Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 764,559, a median household income of $76,330, and a median age of 34.3. Of residents 25 and older, 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Nikema Williams, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th District
Nikema Williams

U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th District · Democrat

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2026 election

Williams has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 GA-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for GA-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Nikema Williams (incumbent)Democratic$599,715$76,092Jun 30
Andres CastroDemocratic$36,421$0Jul 15
Arnetress BeattyDemocratic$7,001$0Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
764,559
Median household income
$76,330
Median age
34.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Georgia senators

Neighboring districts

  • GA-4 · Hank Johnson (D)
  • GA-6 · Lucy McBath (D)
  • GA-13 · Everton Blair (D)

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