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Nikema Williams

Former U.S. House of Representatives - Georgia 5th Congressional District

District 5, Georgia

Nikema Natassha Williams is an American politician and political executive who has been serving as the representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district since 2021. As Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, she plays a significant role in state and national politics. The district she represents includes a substantial portion of Atlanta. Before her current role, Williams was a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing the 39th district from 2017 to 2021. She also served as a Georgia elector in the Electoral College during the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Williams holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Talladega College. Her career includes roles such as State Director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Vice President of Public Policy at Planned Parenthood Southeast.