2026 Elections · Georgia

Georgia's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Georgia congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Georgia's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Nikema Williams (Democratic) and John Salvesen (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueNikema WilliamsDemocraticJohn SalvesenRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Williams supports closing the racial wealth gap by expanding access to capital, stopping corporate control of housing, and helping families build and pass down wealth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Williams votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases and the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Williams fights to expand access to affordable healthcare, fund women's health research, and support reproductive rights as fundamental human rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Williams supports universal, quality health care coverage and co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation to ensure health care is a right for all.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Williams votes yea on reauthorization acts for early care and rural care, but nay on lowering health care premiums and support for patients and communities reauthorization.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Williams votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Williams votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, violent offenders, and law enforcement support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Salvesen says his top priority if elected is cleaning up what he calls Fulton County's criminal justice system.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Nikema Williams votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, violent offenders, and law enforcement support 1. John Salvesen says his top priority if elected is cleaning up what he calls Fulton County's criminal justice system 2.
Abortion

Williams supports reproductive rights and access to reproductive health care as fundamental human rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Williams votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Williams votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Williams votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and naming a VA clinic, but nay on the National Defense Authorization Act and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Nikema Williams votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, but nay on bills about privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, violent offenders, and law enforcement support. John Salvesen says his top priority if elected is cleaning up what he calls Fulton County's criminal justice system.