Farooq Mughal

Farooq Mughal is a business owner and developer and former legislator from Dacula running to flip a seat in the Georgia House. Farooq is determined to fight for sustained growth and stability for Georgia’s working families. While serving in the state House, Farooq was instrumental in passing legislation to cut red tape for small businesses, protect frontline health care workers, and expand mental health services for veterans.

Farooq won his district in 2022 with the support of the DLCC’s Target Races program and came within less than 100 votes of defending the seat in a tough 2024 environment. His district will be incredibly competitive in 2026, and Farooq is ready to retake the seat for Democrats.

After more than two decades of GOP control, 2026 is a historic opportunity for Democrats to pick up seats in Georgia and build momentum for future majorities.

Georgia has seen Republican trifectas since 2005, but continued efforts from the DLCC and Georgia Democrats have led to victories in both chambers of the Georgia legislature, steadily chipping away at the state’s red majorities.

Over the last several cycles, the DLCC has helped Georgia Democrats make gains in both chambers of the legislature, including 20 seats in the state House and 5 in the Senate over the past decade.

This year, building Democratic power in Georgia is more important than ever. A competitive gubernatorial race this year could result in another GOP trifecta, meaning Democrats in the Georgia legislature would remain as the only line of defence against an extreme MAGA agenda.