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U.S. House — Georgia's 5th District

The Race

5 candidates filed, 2 active for the 2026 House election in Georgia District 5. Party primary on May 19, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026. FEC Race ID: HGA052026.

Market (kalshi): R 3% · D 97%Rating: 270toWin · 2026-10-02
Primary
May 19, 2026
General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
2 active / 5 filed
Total Raised
$643K
Outside Spending
—
Total Spent
$580K
Cash on Hand
$76K
Incumbent
Nikema WilliamsD
Race Timeline
Primary
Today
General
Nominee
John "Bongo" SalvesenR
Nominee
Lost primary
Bars end at the milestone each candidate exited — exact withdrawal dates aren't published, so they're placed at the primary. Dashed segment = upcoming; solid stops at today.
Candidate Fundraising
Nikema WilliamsDInc.
Raised
$600K
Cash
$76K
District
Population
764,559
Median HH Income
$76K
Unemployment
6.2%
Bachelor's+
49.8%
Veterans
4.5%
Median Age
34.3
Mean HH Income
$116K
Poverty Rate
16.9%
HS or Higher
90.6%
Median Home Value
$372K
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
Owner-Occupied
47.7%
Under 18 / 65+
20.1% / 11.6%