Georgia's 5th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Clayton County
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
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Your representatives
Nikema Williams
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2021
Raised $599,715 · Cash on hand $76,092 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Nikema Williams voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikema WilliamsWinner | D | 243,687 | 82.48% |
| Christian Zimm | R | 51,769 | 17.52% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikema WilliamsWinner | D | 301,857 | 85.15% |
| Angela Stanton-King | R | 52,646 | 14.85% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 771,555 | 11,180,878 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 34.7 | 38.0 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $80,567 | $79,991 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 15.6% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.5% | 36.3% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 10.4% | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 30.4% | 48.0% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 47.8% | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 11.7% | 11.9% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 4.3% | 7.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗