Biography
Sonya Wimberly Hawkins is the Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, District 16, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Marty Harbin.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, Wimberly Hawkins has worked as an entrepreneur and holds a bachelor's degree from Saint Leo College.[2]
Sonya Wimberly Hawkins graduated from Lindblom Technical High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Leo College and attended Southern University and A&M College.[2] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as working as an entrepreneur.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a community advocate and 26-year resident of Fayetteville, Georgia, and said she holds a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in political science.[3] She said she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the NAACP and the Fayette County Democrats.[3]
Wimberly Hawkins defeated Pauline Henley, 72.6% to 27.4%, in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for District 16.[2] In the survey, she said her campaign focuses on protecting voting rights, strengthening economic development, improving maternal health outcomes and ensuring access to quality education.[3]
- 1.Georgia State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Sonya Wimberly Hawkins · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Sonya Wimberly Hawkins (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia Senate District 16
Sonya Wimberly Hawkins is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia Senate District 16 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
