Palestinian-American Rep. Ruwa Romman launched her 2026 Georgia gubernatorial bid, pushing progressive policies and Palestinian rights.

Georgia state Representative Ruwa Romman, a 32-year-old Palestinian-American and the first Muslim woman elected to the state’s legislature, has launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign. A vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, she gained national attention in 2024 for her role in the Democratic National Convention’s uncommitted movement, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Romman is running on a progressive platform focused on raising Georgia’s minimum wage, reopening closed hospitals, and pressuring corporations to divest from single-family housing. She aims to energize voters with a bold political vision and grassroots organizing, challenging 24 years of Republican control. Romman joins at least seven other Democrats in the race, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, while Republicans are expected to field candidates such as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Attorney General Chris Carr.