Williams, Nikema, 1978-

Nikema Natassha Williams (born July 30, 1978) is an American politician and political executive serving as the representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district since 2021. She is the chair of the Georgia Democratic Party.

Born in Columbus, Georgia and raised in Smiths Station, Alabama and Talladega, Alabama, Williams graduated from Talladega High School and Talladega College. After moving to Atlanta, Williams joined the Young Democrats of Georgia. She then served as vice-president for Public Policy at Planned Parenthood Southeast. In 2011, she was elected as the first vice chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia. She served as the interim chair of the party in 2013, following Mike Berlon's resignation. In 2017, Williams was elected to the Georgia State Senate, in a special election after Vincent Fort's resignation to run in the Atlanta mayoral election. In January 2019, Williams was elected to once again lead the Georgia Democratic Party, becoming the first Black woman, the third woman, and second African American to chair the party.

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