Nikema Williams — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Georgia, 2026

Congresswoman Nikema Williams opposes funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about ICE operations. She voted against DHS Appropriations and co-introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to prevent federal agent interference near polling places and protect election integrity. Williams also voted for the NO BAN Act and the Access to Counsel Act to outlaw discriminatory religious travel bans and protect due process rights at ports of entry, advocating for basic human decency and religious liberty.

“Americans deserve an accountable, lawful, and safe government that works for them. For the DHS to reflect those values, we must impeach Secretary Kristi Noem, dismantle ICE, stop the terror, stop the violence, stop the murders, stop the kidnappings—then we can discuss funding." — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), February 16, 2026”

Congresswoman Nikema Williams strongly supports universal, quality healthcare coverage, stating it is a right for all people, not a privilege. She co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation and voted to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to lower healthcare costs for her constituents. She also advocates for increased visibility of endometriosis and adenomyosis in the Family Medical Leave Act.

“My vote today was on behalf of the 94,000 Fighting Fifth constituents and small business owners who have seen their premiums skyrocket. No matter your ZIP code—no matter your bank account—health care is a basic human right, and I will always fight to ensure that right for everyone. (Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Statement on Legislation to Extend the ACA Tax Credits, undated)”

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Representative Nikema Williams supports abortion rights, voting for the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Rights to Reproductive Freedom Act. She also voted to protect contraception access with the Right to Contraception Act. Williams advocates for reproductive freedom as a human right, stating that without it, individuals are not truly free. She opposes state abortion bans, citing concerns for Black and Brown communities and those facing healthcare barriers.

“Access to comprehensive medical care must include abortion and it must be accessible to everyone–no matter your ZIP Code. With the 2022 Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Rights to Reproductive Freedom Act, the House is taking steps to protect everyone’s access to abortion. We know that without these protections, the people who will suffer the most are Black and Brown people and communities already facing barriers to healthcare. We shouldn’t have to fight for our rights, but that is exactly what we have to do. An extremist Supreme Court is hellbent on creating a country where I have fewer rights than my grandparents. This is the fight of our lifetimes, and I will not rest until reproductive freedom is enshrined into law for everyone.” — Nikema Williams, statement before voting for Reproductive Rights Legislative Package (July 2022)”

Congresswoman Nikema Williams voted against the 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, stating a consistent call to rein in excessive defense spending to better invest in communities. She also voted against Department of Homeland Security funding, advocating for the dismantling of ICE due to concerns over its policies. Additionally, she introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to prevent immigration enforcement entities from being deployed at polling places.

““We cannot keep spending more and more money on defense. I have consistently called for reining in excessive defense spending so we can fully invest in our communities. Continuing to rubber stamp an inflated budget over smart investments shortchanges the American people. [...] I remain committed to supporting our servicemembers and strengthening our national security. However, I cannot in good conscience support an inflated defense bill that abandons working families in the Fighting Fifth and across the country.” (Nikema Williams, Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes NO on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026)”

Congresswoman Nikema Williams advocates for equitable access to high-quality education, citing her personal values and experience as a former public school teacher. She is committed to fighting for resources for students and teachers. Williams also leads the Student Loan Credit Score Rehabilitation Act and advocates for student debt cancellation for federal borrowers, aiming to alleviate barriers caused by student loan debt.

“All of us should have equitable access to high-quality education, no matter our ZIP code or bank account. For me, this is a value that is deeply ingrained. My Great Aunt Autherine Lucy paved the way for accessible education in this country as the first Black woman to attend the University of Alabama. I have also seen firsthand, as a former public school teacher, how integral education is to opening doors to opportunity. In Washington, I will always fight for the resources that our students and teachers need to succeed. — Nikema Williams, from "My Position on Building Equitable Access to Education" on nikemawilliams.house.gov”

Congresswoman Nikema Williams supports gun safety measures, citing the need to ensure community spaces are safe and to save lives. She helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the 117th Congress. Williams stated that while the act did not include everything she desired, she supported it as a step towards saving lives.

“Every day in Congress I will push for gun safety because our community spaces should never be war zones. In the 117th Congress, I helped pass the first major gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law. While this law doesn’t do everything I would want, I will take any step I can to save lives. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, ©2026”