Georgia's 5th Congressional District

Georgia's 5th Congressional District is represented by Nikema Williams (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2021. Williams has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 96% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Atlanta, Brookhaven, and East Point. It takes in all or part of 3 counties; the most populous parts are in Fulton County and DeKalb County. About 765,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $76,330.

Current Representative

Nikema Williams (Democrat) has represented Georgia's 5th Congressional District since 2021.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 96% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See Nikema Williams's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Georgia 5th District

Winner: Nikema Williams.

Incumbent Nikema Williams is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Nikema Williams (Democratic), incumbent: raised $773K, $63K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 96% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
John Oscar Salvesen (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 764,559
Median household income: $76,330
Median age: 34
Median home value: $371,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.8%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Williams Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Georgia's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Kwanza Hall — Democrat (2020–2021)
John Lewis — Democrat (1987–2020)
Wyche Fowler — Democrat (1977–1987)
Andrew Young — Democrat (1973–1979)
Standish Thompson — Republican (1967–1973)
Charles Weltner — Democrat (1963–1967)
James Davis — Democrat (1947–1963)
Helen Mankin — Democrat (1945–1947)
Robert Ramspeck — Democrat (1929–1947)
Leslie Steele — Democrat (1927–1931)
William Upshaw — Democrat (1919–1927)
William Howard — Democrat (1911–1919)

Where the District Is

Georgia's 5th Congressional District covers 225 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Fulton County (part): 47% of residents
DeKalb County (part): 30% of residents
Clayton County (part): 22% of residents

Largest communities

Atlanta (part)
Brookhaven (part)
East Point (part)
Decatur
North Druid Hills
Forest Park (part)
North Decatur
Riverdale