U.S. House of Representatives District 5 in Congressional District 5, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Arnetress Elaine Beatty — Security professional in Clayton County, GA

  Arnetress Elaine Beatty is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District in the May 19, 2026 primary election. She earned a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University in 2000. Her professional background includes working as a security professional. A resident of Clayton County, Beatty has never held elected office. She is challenging incumbent Nikema Williams in the Democratic primary and has not yet secured endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations.

• Nikema Williams — Incumbent U.S. Representative in GA

  Nikema Williams is an incumbent U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th Congressional District, first elected in 2020 following the death of John Lewis. She is running for re-election in 2026 and is considered the overwhelming favorite in her primary race. Williams previously served in the Georgia State Senate and as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia. Her policy priorities include protecting reproductive rights, advocating for free and fair elections, stopping corporate control of housing, and establishing a strong federal care infrastructure with paid family and medical leave. She earned a Bachelor's in Biology from Talladega College.

• John Oscar Ii Salvesen Ii — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in GA

  John "Bongo" Salvesen II is a declared candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He is slated to run in the 2026 Georgia Primary Election. Beyond his candidacy for this federal office, the available information does not specify details regarding his professional background, policy platforms, or the core motivations behind his campaign.