Akbar Ali (politician)
American politician (born 2004)
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Muhammad Akbar Ali (born January 29, 2004)[citation needed] is an American politician[1] who was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election runoff on December 2, 2025.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he represents Georgia's 106th district.[3] He previously served as First Vice Chair of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party.[4] He is the youngest elected legislator in Georgia.[5]
Akbar Ali | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| Assumed office December 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Shelly Hutchinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 2004 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Kennesaw State University |
| Website | www |
Early political career
2025 special election
In 2025, Akbar Ali ran against Marqus Cole, a Democratic candidate and local energy nonprofit leader, as well as Jamie Parker, a Republican, for the Georgia House District 106 seat vacated by Shelly Hutchinson upon her resignation. He received endorsements from several state lawmakers, including Roy Barnes, Sam Park, and Hutchinson herself.[6] As no candidate reached over 50% of the vote, the election went to a runoff between Akbar Ali and Marqus Cole, which Ali ultimately won.[2][3][5] According to his website, his top campaign priorities included lowering costs, supporting education, and expanding healthcare coverage for low-income Georgians.[7]
Ali was sworn in on December 18, 2025.[8]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marqus Cole | 3,171 | 38.97 | |
| Democratic | Akbar Ali | 2,611 | 32.09 | |
| Republican | Jamie Parker | 2,354 | 28.93 | |
| Total votes | 8,136 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Akbar Ali | 947 | 54.39 | |
| Democratic | Marqus Cole | 794 | 45.61 | |
| Total votes | 1,741 | 100.00 | ||
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