Imani Barnes

Imani Barnes is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia's District 86, a lifetime DeKalb County resident, and a proud mother. She brings a diverse background as a public health doctoral candidate, biomedical research scientist, youth development coach, and community advocate. Driven by a commitment to inclusive leadership, Representative Barnes champions policies to improve public schools, increase teacher salaries, and ensure public dollars remain in education. She strongly defends a woman's right to choose, advocates for Medicaid expansion, and supports initiatives for safer environments and stronger social services like free school meals. She strives to address the needs of her growing, diverse community.