Atlanta, November 5, 2025— Asian American political representation in Georgia received a boost this election cycle as longtime Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan secured his fourth term unopposed, while first-time candidate Akbar Ali earned a spot in the December runoff for State House District 106.
Wan Secures District 6 Seat
Alex Wan, who made history as the first Asian American and first openly gay man to serve on Atlanta City Council, was re-elected to represent District 6 with 8,610 votes on November 5. The Morningside homeowner of 31 years will continue serving the intown neighborhoods including Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Ansley Park, and the Emory University corridor.
“I am deeply grateful that my friends and neighbors have affirmed my track record as well as our collective vision for Atlanta's future,” Wan said following his victory.
First elected in 2009, Wan has built a distinguished career spanning private, public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Community Affairs at Emory University and sits on the boards of the Piedmont Park Conservancy and the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority.
A Georgia Tech graduate with an MBA from Wharton Business School, Wan received endorsements from the Atlanta Professional Fire Fighters Union and the Victory Fund, earning the highest candidate score from the Committee for a Better Atlanta.
Ali Heads to Runoff in Gwinnett
In Lawrenceville, Democrat Akbar Ali celebrated advancing to the December 2 runoff for State House District 106, crediting grassroots organizing and record-breaking turnout.
“This achievement belongs to every single volunteer who knocked on a door, every supporter who chipped in, and every voter who cast a ballot for a new, energetic vision for our community,” Ali stated.
The first-time candidate emphasized his campaign's role in helping Democrats secure their first statewide victories since 2006 in the Public Service Commission elections. Ali, who was raised in the district, pledged to continue building momentum through the runoff.
“We are not taking a single day off. We are going to fight for every vote,” he said, promising to focus on lowering costs and ensuring strong Democratic representation for District 106 families.
