SMFNews: Shia Muslim Lawmaker Akbar Ali Wins Reelection to Georgia House

ATLANTA, Georgia, November 4, 2026 — Shia Muslim Georgia State Representative Akbar Ali has announced his reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives, securing a second term representing House District 106. His announcement follows the November 3 midterm elections and his recent participation in the Universal Muslim Association of America convention in Canada.

“I've been officially re-elected to my 2nd term as State Rep. for District 106!” Ali wrote in a November 4 Facebook post. “Thank you to all who helped and continued to trust in me for this duty.” The announcement was accompanied by a congratulatory graphic from Georgia House Democrats. Official election certification remains a separate process.

A Shia Muslim Voice in Georgia Government

Ali, a Democrat, represents District 106 in the Georgia House of Representatives. His reelection continues his service in state government and adds to the visibility of Shia Muslims participating in American civic life. Georgia House members serve two-year terms.

Recent Appearance at the UMAA Convention

Ali recently participated in the Universal Muslim Association of America's 24th Annual Convention, held October 9 through 11, 2026, in Markham, Ontario. The gathering brought Shia Muslims together from across North America for discussions about faith, public service and community leadership.

At the convention, Ali joined a discussion on the relationship between religious identity, civic engagement, community safety and public leadership. The panel was moderated by Shia Muslim Foundation Executive Director Rahat Husain and included Michigan State Representative Alabbas Farhat, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and civil rights advocate Ali Aljarrah.

The discussion examined the ways Muslim communities engage with public institutions, address safety concerns and contribute to local and state government. Ali's subsequent election announcement offers a timely example of that civic participation.

A Second Term

Ali's second term places him among the Shia Muslim elected officials serving in state government at a time of increasing attention to Muslim American participation in public office. His recent appearance at UMAA also connected his work in Georgia with a wider network of Shia Muslim community organizations.