Nikema Williams represents Georgia's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position she has held since January 2021. She serves on the Financial Services Committee, including its Housing and Insurance Subcommittee and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. Before her election to Congress, Williams served in the Georgia State Senate representing the 39th district. She also chairs the Democratic Party of Georgia, a role she has held since 2019.

Name

Nikema Williams

Party

Democratic

State

Georgia

District

GA-5

Committees

Financial Services Committee, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

Key Fact 1

Nikema Williams was elected to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District in November 2020, succeeding the late civil rights leader John Lewis.

Key Fact 2

She serves on the House Financial Services Committee and two of its subcommittees: Housing and Insurance, and Oversight and Investigations.

Key Fact 3

Williams previously served in the Georgia State Senate from 2017 to 2021, representing the 39th district.

Key Fact 4

She has served as Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia since 2019.

Key Fact 5

Williams was arrested in 2018 while protesting during a legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol regarding election procedures.

Key Fact 6

She is a graduate of Talladega College in Alabama.

Key Fact 7

Williams represents a district that includes most of the city of Atlanta and surrounding areas in Fulton and DeKalb counties.

Key Fact 8

She is the second woman to represent Georgia's 5th District in Congress.

Data from Congress.gov