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Georgia · Georgia's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

John Oscar Salvesen

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2026 race · Georgia's 5th District

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Nikema WilliamsINC● John Oscar Salvesen
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Background

Experience
No elected office
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Georgia, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · GA-5 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 14.3% · 49,221 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026