Muslim State Rep. Ruwa Romman to Run for Georgia Governor

Liberal lawmaker Ruwa Romman launches bid for Georgia governor

Democratic Georgia state Rep. Ruwa Romman on Monday launched a campaign to become the state’s next governor, setting herself up for a clash with party moderates in the 2026 election. Romman, a liberal known for raising the establishment’s ire on Israel and other matters, joined a crowded field of Democratic contenders. The party is seeking to succeed the term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and flip the seat blue after over two decades of Republi…

A Female Zohran Wants to Be Governor of Georgia

The first Palestinian American woman elected to the Georgia General Assembly, a radical progressive activist, is running to become the state’s next governor. State Rep. Ruwa Romman, who represents parts of Gwinnett County, is a rising star among progressives, who since 2024 have clashed with moderate Democrats for their stances on various issues including Israel’s war in Gaza and […] The post A Female Zohran Wants to Be Governor of Georgia appea…

Ruwa Romman, Georgia's first Muslim woman legislator, launches bid for governor

(RNS) — A Palestinian American, Romman gained prominence in August 2024 when her scheduled speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was canceled at the last minute.

Ruwa Romman to run for Georgia governor on progressive platform

ATLANTA — Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman is running for governor, aiming to carve out a progressive lane in a race for Georgia’s top job that’s already crowded with high-profile contenders.

Ruwa Romman enters governor's race

(The Center Square) – Georgia state Rep. Ruwa Romman, D-Duluth, said Monday she will seek the 2026 Democratic nomination for governor, entering a crowded field.

Who is Ruwa Romman? Palestinian-American launches governor run in Georgia

Romman emphasized issues like housing affordability and raising the minimum wage in her campaign launch video.