Imani Barnes
Imani Barnes (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 86. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Barnes (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 86. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Imani Barnes lives in Tucker, Georgia.[1] Barnes earned a B.S. in biology and chemistry from South Carolina State University and a graduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. Her career experience includes working as a public health professional.[2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Barnes was assigned to the following committees:
- House Higher Education Committee
- Public and Community Health
- Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee
2023-2024
Barnes was assigned to the following committees:
- House Higher Education Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
- Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Imani Barnes (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Imani Barnes defeated Barry Zisholtz in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Imani Barnes (D) | 80.0 | 19,737 |
 | Barry Zisholtz (R) | 20.0 | 4,936 | |
| Total votes: 24,673 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Imani Barnes advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Imani Barnes | 100.0 | 4,881 |
| Total votes: 4,881 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Barry Zisholtz advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Zisholtz | 100.0 | 428 |
| Total votes: 428 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Barnes signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Imani Barnes defeated Lisa Kinnemore in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Imani Barnes (D) | 89.2 | 16,519 |
 | Lisa Kinnemore (R) | 10.8 | 1,990 | |
| Total votes: 18,509 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Imani Barnes defeated Jacqueline Adams in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Imani Barnes | 62.6 | 1,942 |
 | Jacqueline Adams | 37.4 | 1,162 | |
| Total votes: 3,104 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Imani Barnes and Jacqueline Adams advanced to a runoff. They defeated Marvis McDaniel Ivey in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Imani Barnes | 48.4 | 3,094 |
| ✔ | | Jacqueline Adams | 45.4 | 2,904 |
| Marvis McDaniel Ivey | 6.2 | 395 | ||
| Total votes: 6,393 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86
Lisa Kinnemore advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 86 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Kinnemore | 100.0 | 632 |
| Total votes: 632 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- I am dedicated to working hard to understand and address the issues of my constituents. Those who voted for me and those who didn't.
- My background in research science and public health help me delve deep into data and facts while drafting and fighting for or against legislation.
- Improving the health, well-being, and futures for our youth and for all Georgian's has been and will continue to be my goal while being blessed to serve as State Representative for house district 86.
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2025.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) Action Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2023.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 86 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 86 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Representative Imani Barnes," accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Imani Barnes for GA House District 86, "Imani's Story'," accessed April 12, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2024
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| Preceded by Zulma Lopez (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 86 2023-Present |
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