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Akbar Ali

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State Assembly · House District 106

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Biography

Muhammad Akbar Ali, a Democrat, represents Georgia's 106th House District. Born on January 29, 2004, he is the youngest elected legislator in Georgia history at age 21, winning a special election runoff on December 2, 2025, against Marqus Cole and sworn in on December 18, 2025. Previously First Vice Chair of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party, he is a small business owner from Gwinnett County and a product of its public schools. His campaign priorities include lowering costs, supporting education, and expanding healthcare for low-income Georgians; he has backed women's rights and pro-choice initiatives.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Graduate of Kennesaw State University .
  • Political Experience: Served as a legislative staffer; First Vice Chair of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party; elected to Georgia House District 106 in 2025 special election with endorsements from state lawmakers like Roy Barnes, Sam Park, and Shelly Hutchinson. Plans to run again in 2027.

Committees

3 assignments
Creative Arts and Entertainment member
Economic Development and Tourism member
Urban Affairs member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 106
Born
January 29, 2003 (23 years old)