Bangladesh-born American lawmaker Sheikh Rahman has won his re-election bid for the Georgia State Senate, defeating Democratic challenger Robin Emilia McCoy.

With the victory, Rahman secured re-election for a fifth term.

According to election results published on Wednesday (May 20), Rahman secured 54.49

percent of the vote, retaining his seat in the Georgia State Senate and reaffirming his political strength in the district.

Rahman campaigned on issues including support for working families, education, healthcare access, and economic opportunities.

Following the victory, members of the Bangladeshi-American community across the United States congratulated him, describing the result as a significant milestone for immigrant political representation in American politics.

During the campaign, Rahman pledged to continue advocating for diverse communities and improving the quality of life for families across his district.

Rahman has represented Georgia’s 5th State Senate District since 2019.

He made history as the first Muslim and first Bangladeshi-American elected to the Georgia State Senate.

Born in Sararchar village in Bajitpur, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, Rahman moved to the United States in 1981.

He studied at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina and later earned a higher degree from the University of Georgia.

Before entering politics, he was active in community organizing and Democratic Party politics in Gwinnett County.

In the Senate, Rahman has focused on education, immigrant rights, healthcare access, economic opportunity, and support for working families.

He lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with his family and remains active in the Bangladeshi-American community.