Solomon Adesanya (born July 12, 1985) is an American businessman and a politician. He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 US midterm elections. Adesanya is a Democrat who won the election in his first attempt to the
Georgia House of Representatives. His constituents in the 43rd District cover mainly Marietta and a small part of Northwest Atlanta. Adesanya won the seat in a district historically held by a Republican. Solomon Adesanya succeeded
Sharon Cooper
Sharon M. Cooper (born October 23, 1942) is a former registered nurse and politician. She is a Republican Party (United States), Republican representing the 43rd district in Marietta, Georgia.
Early life
On October 23, 1942, Cooper was born in ...
, who now represents the 45th District due to reapportionment. Solomon assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Personal life
Adesanya is a second-generation American who lives in
Marietta
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and often reflects on his immigrant father’s ideals which were of hope and a belief in the American dream. Solomon is of Nigerian descent. His father Olu Adesanya (1948–2009), came to the United States from
Nigeria in 1971 as a student. Solomon’s father completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of
Illinois,
Chicago and his Master’s degree at the University of
Illinois, Springfield. His father lived between
Lagos and Chicago during the 80s and early 90s. His older brother was born in Chicago, while Solomon and his immediate brother were born in
Lagos. Solomon Adesanya grew up in
Lagos and on the
South Side of Chicago. He attended
Georgia State University Masters of Public Policy. Solomon Adesanya is married with two daughters.
Business career
Adesanya is an entrepreneur; he owns two restaurants in the Atlanta metro area. Kale Me Crazy
Smyrna and Kale Me Crazy
East Cobb. Adesanya also owns other small businesses. Adesanya laid his campaign platform on helping small businesses. He believes small business is the heart of the community. Solomon Adesanya estimated net worth is $1.4 million.
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References
Democratic Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
Living people
American politicians of Nigerian descent
1985 births
21st-century American legislators
21st-century Georgia (U.S. state) politicians
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