Furquan Rahman Stafford

Candidate for State Senate in Decatur, GA

Furquan Rahman Stafford is a candidate for State Senate District 10 in Georgia State Senate District 10, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Gabrielle Rogers, Kate Denny, Larry Johnson, Sylvester Smith Iii.

Furquan Rahman Stafford is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 10. Married for 17 years, he is described by his wife, Sheila, as a principled leader driven by unwavering faith. Stafford seeks to become Georgia’s first Black Republican State Senator, emphasizing the strategic advantage of having a voice "at the table" within the Republican-majority legislature. He previously ran for the same district in 2024, winning the Republican primary but losing the general election. His policy interests include encouraging minority-owned plasma collection centers, and he is known for assisting constituents in navigating state government services.