Sonya Wimberly-Hawkins
Democratic nominee · community advocateSonya Wimberly-Hawkins is a community advocate who has lived in Fayetteville for 26 years and is married to a Desert Storm veteran. Her campaign centers on maternal health — a cause she ties to a near-fatal childbirth experience — along with voting rights, public education and small business. She won the May Democratic primary with 72.6% over Pauline Henley. Her campaign says it takes no special-interest money.
Previously held
- Community advocate; 26-year Fayetteville resident
Top contributors
$15,152 raised — $5,252 in cash contributions and $9,900 in in-kind support — with $5,252 in the bank. Her largest donors are two individuals and the Democratic Party of Georgia.
- $5,600.00Shenika Maddox (Fayetteville / Johns Creek, GA — two entries)
- $3,300.00Kelvis Cumming (Mableton, GA)
- $1,800.00Democratic Party of Georgia (Atlanta, GA — two entries)
- $550.00Campaign to Elect Sonya Wimberly (Fayetteville, GA — an earlier committee in her name)
- $200.00Felita Robinson (McDonough, GA)
- $200.00Alicia McMullen (Stockbridge, GA)
- $200.00Melinda Stallworth (Chicago, IL)
- $150.00Tami Karim (Douglasville, GA)
$15,152 raised · $5,252 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).
Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · xPlisset — The Georgia race that stopped looking local · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia State Senate election (2024 presidential margins by district)Where they stand
We reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. She lists strengthening public education as a priority without specifics.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteLists improving maternal health as a central priority.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign site · xPlisset — The Georgia race that stopped looking localWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. She lists small-business support and local economic development.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. She is married to a Desert Storm veteran.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. She lists protecting voting rights as a priority.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteWe reviewed her campaign site and campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Sonya Wimberly Hawkins for Senate District 16 — campaign siteAccountability File
None documented.
