John "Bongo" Salvesen
Republican · GA
Salvesen works as a handyman in Atlanta, where he has lived since 1994, and earned a degree from Santa Monica College. He wants Georgia to count hand-marked paper ballots and wants stricter federal review of ingredients allowed in food.
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Track record
Track record — General
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Lost the November 2024 general election for Georgia's 5th Congressional District to Rep. Nikema Williams, 49,221 votes to 294,470.
November 5, 2024
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026
Said in the 2024 AJC voter guide questionnaire that he was not confident Georgia's elections are run freely and fairly.
September 24, 2024
Source: branch.vote · researched September 21, 2026
Formed The Handyman Can Atlanta, LLC, a painting and handyman company in Atlanta, with the Georgia Secretary of State. The state later dissolved the company in October 2020.
March 14, 2018
Source: ecorp.sos.ga.gov · researched September 21, 2026
Race John "Bongo" Salvesen is in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 5 (119th Congress), Georgia
Profile last researched September 21, 2026.