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2026 candidates we're tracking in GA-5
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Nikema Williams
Democratic
Incumbent
Nikema Williams is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, serving since 2021, per the chamber's membership roster.
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John 'BONGO' Salvesen
Republican
John 'BONGO' Salvesen is on the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for this district's November 3, 2026 ballot.
About this race
Georgia's 5th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Georgia primary is Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (runoff Tuesday, June 16, 2026 if needed), and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.