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Georgia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Nikema Williams Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Nikema Williams seeks re-election to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → John "BONGO" Salvesen Republican Republican John "BONGO" Salvesen challenges Democratic incumbent Nikema Williams in Georgia's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueNikema Williams
Democratic
John "BONGO" Salvesen
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports workers' rights, small businesses, and inclusive economic growth Voted 63 yes · 30 no · 1 missedOpposes corporate consolidation of property; against FedNow and elimination of cash
Housingno sourced position Voted 3 yes · 2 no Wants to address corporate consolidation of Atlanta property
Health careSupports Medicare for All and universal healthcare coverage Voted 22 yes · 9 no · 2 missedPersonally passionate about healthcare; focuses on food safety concerns
Immigrationno sourced position Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports strong border security and a fast-track citizenship path for worthy immigrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports equitable public education funding and student debt relief Voted 10 yes · 20 no Names education reform as a top priority; cites dropout rates as lack of representation
Climate & energySupports climate action and transition to clean energy Voted 35 yes · 77 no · 3 missedno sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports gun-violence prevention and police accountability Voted 43 yes · 33 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for wealthy; supports Child Tax Credit expansion Voted 24 yes · 37 no no sourced position
GunsSupports gun safety measures including safe storage and assault-weapons ban Voted 7 no · 1 missedno sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports expanded voting rights and anti-suppression measures Voted 3 yes · 13 no Believes citizens lack proper representation in Congress
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Israel's defense but demands humanitarian aid and broader funding Voted 73 yes · 38 no no sourced position

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