Sheikh Rahman

Sheikh Rahman is a candidate for State Senate District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Georgia State Senate District 5, Georgia.

Incumbent State Senator in Lawrenceville, GA

Also running: Robin Emilia Mccoy.

Sheikh Rahman is an incumbent Georgia State Senator representing District 5, encompassing parts of Gwinnett County like Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Duluth. A business owner and the first immigrant elected to the Georgia State Senate, he began his service on January 14, 2019. He is a Muslim, holds a BBA from the University of Georgia, and is married to Sham'e Afrose. Senator Rahman advocates for local control in education, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and protection for DACA and TPS. He also supports increasing the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid, and enacting a Medicare for all system to lower prescription drug costs. He is a member of several committees including Appropriations and Economic Development and Tourism, and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary.