Nabilah Islam Parkes

Nabilah, a native of Gwinnett County, holds the distinction of being the youngest woman elected to the Georgia State Senate. She is also the first Muslim woman and South Asian woman to hold this position. With a background in community organizing, Nabilah is a passionate advocate for societal issues. Growing up in a working-class immigrant household, Nabilah witnessed the challenges faced by families, particularly in the realm of healthcare. Her determination to improve healthcare accessibility stems from personal experiences when her mother was injured while working.

In her role as a State Senator, Nabilah focuses on advocating for Georgia families by championing initiatives to reduce drug costs, enhance healthcare affordability, bolster public health agencies, expand Medicaid, and safeguard abortion rights. Noteworthy among her achievements are innovative efforts to remove taxes on essential household items such as diapers, menstrual products, and school supplies, aiming to ease the financial burden on hardworking individuals in Georgia.