Rep. Ruwa Romman pivots from governor's race to State Senate bid
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: U.S. Rep. Ruwa Romman attends as people protest in Philadelphia as part of the No Kings Rallies at Love Park on June 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for No Kings)
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman is pivoting from the governor's race to a state senate race, according to a video posted on her social media.
What we know:
Romman's campaign website now indicates she is running for State Senate District 7, which includes parts of Gwinnett County. Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes is the current incumbent, but she is running to be the next insurance commissioner.
What they're saying:
Romman posted on her social media accounts after the news broke that she was changing races. She stated that the decision to switch was based on financial considerations. Romman also noted that her decision to join the race for state Senate was about continuing the fight for her movement.
Romman will host a team call Thursday at 8 p.m. to discuss "next steps."
The backstory:
Romman entered the race for governor in September, citing a "new kind of politics." The 32-year-old is seen as a rising star among progressive Democrats and believes her message of higher wages, housing affordability, support for small businesses, and improved access to healthcare will resonate with all Georgians.
Big picture view:
At least five other Democrats are currently running to be the nominee for governor.
The Source: Information on Romman changing races came from FOX 5's Sam Daniel looking at her campaign website and a post on Facebook. The information on her announcement and the number of people in the race came from previous FOX 5 reporting.