Ruwa Romman

Ruwa Romman is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Georgia's District 97, serving since January 2023. A groundbreaking figure, she is the first Palestinian and Muslim woman elected to the Georgia House. Born in Jordan, she moved to the U.S. at age seven and pursued higher education at Oglethorpe University and Georgetown University. Romman initially launched a campaign for Georgia Governor in 2026 but later withdrew, citing concerns over "dark money" influence and insufficient funding. She has now shifted her focus to run for a State Senate seat in District 7, competing in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.