State Senate District 44 in Georgia State Senate District 44, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Ngozi Orabueze — Family Nurse Practitioner in Atlanta, GA

  Ngozi Orabueze is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is running for election to the Georgia State Senate, representing District 44, in the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Beyond her professional background, Orabueze has declared her interest in the Senate race with a focus that includes support for Biafra and Biafrans. She has also been identified as a leader, described as a "new prime minister." She aims to secure the Republican nomination for the general election on November 3, 2026.

• Nadine Thomas — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  Nadine Thomas is a lifelong Democrat seeking election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 44 in the 2026 primary. She previously served five terms in the Georgia State Legislature, first in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993, and subsequently as the first African American Female to serve in the Georgia State Senate from 1993 to 2005. During her prior legislative tenure, she chaired the State and Local Governmental Operations committee and the Appropriations Sub-Committee on Human Development, and was Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Services and Interstate Cooperation Committees. Thomas is campaigning as a proven fighter for Voter Rights, Women's Rights, Senior Citizens, and Veterans.

• Saira Draper — Incumbent State Representative in Atlanta, GA

  Saira Draper is a candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 44, with the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. She is currently serving and continues to fulfill her responsibilities as the State Representative for Georgia House District 90. Draper's campaign focuses on advocating for fundamental issues, particularly fighting for voting rights, equity, and opportunity for all Georgians. She maintains an active role in her current legislative capacity while campaigning for the State Senate.