Meet Nikema
Congresswoman Nikema Williams has been a fearless advocate for women and families throughout her life.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams is a fighter for justice, opportunity, and the people of Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District.
In Congress, she carries forward the legacy of her mentor and predecessor, Congressman John Lewis, by defending the freedom to vote and standing up to voter suppression wherever it shows up. Her leadership is rooted in a simple belief: democracy works best when everyone can participate and every voice is heard.
Nikema has never been afraid to put action behind her words. In the wake of the disastrous 2018 Georgia elections—marked by rampant voter suppression—she was arrested at the Georgia State Capitol while peacefully protesting alongside her constituents and demanding that every vote be counted. For her, “Good Trouble” isn’t a slogan. It’s a commitment.
Before serving in Congress, Nikema represented Georgians in the Georgia State Senate, where she championed policies to expand economic opportunity, protect reproductive freedom, advance racial justice, and strengthen healthcare access. Today, she continues that work in Washington—fighting for families, small businesses, and communities who too often feel overlooked, no matter their ZIP code or bank account.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, and raised by her grandparents in Smiths Station, Alabama, She is a proud graduate of Talladega College, a Historically Black College, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Congresswoman Williams lives in Atlanta with her husband, Leslie Small, and their son, Carter.
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