Georgia's 5th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

John Salvesen (R) vs. Nikema Williams (D): Georgia's 5th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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John Salvesen
Republican
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Nikema Williams, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
Nikema Williams
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, GA-5, since 2021Voting record →
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Seat held by
(D) Nikema Williams, since 2021
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for Georgia's 5th Congressional District?

John Salvesen (R) vs. Nikema Williams (D)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Nikema Williams, since 2021

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for Georgia's 5th Congressional District (GA-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.

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