Gwinnett County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 5

See where Rahman stand on growth, jobs and health care. Names follow official Gwinnett County election filings.

About this race

Sheikh Rahman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sheikh Rahman is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Sheikh Rahman, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sheikh Rahman

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Healthcare
Voting rights
Jobs and economic development

Biography

Rahman worked his way up the restaurant industry from dishwasher to restaurant manager to corporate executive at Pizza Hut, per the campaign site. The site says Rahman came to the United States in 1981, attended Central Piedmont Community College, became a U.S. citizen in 1995, and earned an undergraduate degree in economics and global studies at the University of Georgia, per the campaign site. The site describes Rahman as a State Senator, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 5 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sheikh Rahman. Candidate information follows official Gwinnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on growth, jobs and health care.

When is the Georgia Senate District 5 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Gwinnett County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Gwinnett County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sheikh Rahman, full profile Official Georgia election office