Nikema Williams — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district.
Served as Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2019 to 2025, becoming the first Black woman to chair the party.
Was a member of the Georgia State Senate for the 39th district from 2017 to 2021.
Served as one of 16 electors for Georgia in the Electoral College following the 2020 United States presidential election.
Held early career roles as vice president for public policy at Planned Parenthood Southeast and State Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
Graduated from Talladega College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.

Biography

Nikema Williams is an American politician who serves as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, which includes a significant portion of Atlanta.

Prior to her election to Congress, she was a member of the Georgia State Senate for the 39th district from 2017 to 2021. Williams also served as Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2019 to 2025, making her the first Black woman to hold this position.