2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia|
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 14 U.S. representatives from the State of Georgia, one from all 14 of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on a date that has not yet been announced.
District 1
The 1st district is based in the southeast corner of the state, encompassing Savannah. The incumbent is Republican Buddy Carter, who was re-elected with 62.0% of the vote in 2024.[1] On May 8, 2025, Carter announced that he would run for U.S. Senate in 2026.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
Declined
Endorsements
Jim Kingston
- U.S. executive branch officials
- State legislators
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Defonsio Daniels[11]
- Joseph Palimeno[12]
Publicly expressed interest
Potential
Declined
General election
Predictions
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses the Southwest corner of the state, including most of Columbus. The incumbent is Democrat Sanford Bishop, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Danny Glover, political consultant[15]
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Sanford Bishop (D)
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$129,424
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$154,224
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$158,061
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Source: Federal Election Commission[17]
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General election
Predictions
District 3
The 3rd district comprises central-west Georgia, containing the Northern suburbs of Columbus as well as the Southwestern suburbs of Atlanta. The incumbent is Republican Brian Jack, who was elected with 66.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Brian Jack (R)
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$180,985
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$154,729
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$266,433
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Source: Federal Election Commission[21]
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Maura Keller, salon owner and nominee for this district in 2024[22]
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 4
The 4th district is based in the Southeast suburbs and regions of Atlanta. The incumbent is Democrat Hank Johnson, who was re-elected with 75.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Hank Johnson (D)
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$62,974
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$67,426
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$107,223
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Source: Federal Election Commission[26]
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General election
Predictions
District 5
The 5th district comprises most of central Atlanta. The incumbent is Democrat Nikema Williams, who was re-elected with 85.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Andres Castro (D)
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$8,183
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$2,908
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$5,275
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Nikema Williams (D)
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$73,856
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$67,635
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$19,462
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Source: Federal Election Commission[31]
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General election
Predictions
District 6
The 6th district comprises suburbs and exurbs of Atlanta. The incumbent is Democrat Lucy McBath, who was re-elected with 74.7% of the vote in 2024.[1] McBath has formed an exploratory committee to run for governor in 2026.[32]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Potential
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Lucy McBath (D)
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$46,814
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$298,814
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$701,275
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Source: Federal Election Commission[38]
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General election
Predictions
District 7
The 7th district comprises suburban and rural regions north of Atlanta. The incumbent is Republican Rich McCormick, who was elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Rich McCormick (R)
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$288,928
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$176,998
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$809,752
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Source: Federal Election Commission[40]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 8
The 8th district comprises a large sliver of the southern part of the state. The incumbent is Republican Austin Scott, who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Austin Scott (R)
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$207,065
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$194,350
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$992,881
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Source: Federal Election Commission[44]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 9
The 9th district encompasses the northeast part of the state. The incumbent is Republican Andrew Clyde, who was re-elected with 69.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Andrew Clyde (R)
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$58,039
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$51,940
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$102,084
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Sam Couvillon (R)
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$263,490
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$51,183
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$212,307
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Source: Federal Election Commission[49]
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Nick Alex, retired banker[50]
General election
Predictions
District 10
The 10th district encompasses a large portion of the central-east part of the state. The incumbent is Republican Mike Collins, who was elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Mike Collins (R)
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$406,011
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$140,933
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$862,273
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Source: Federal Election Commission[52]
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Lexy Doherty, educational consultant and nominee for this district in 2024[53]
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 11
The 11th district is based in the northern exurbs of Atlanta. The incumbent is Republican Barry Loudermilk, who was re-elected with 65.63% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Barry Loudermilk (R)
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$48,626
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$53,289
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$168,321
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Source: Federal Election Commission[56]
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Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
District 12
The 12th district is based in the central-east part of the state, surrounding Augusta. The incumbent is Republican Rick Allen, who was re-elected with 60.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Tori Branum, behavioral therapist[58]
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Rick Allen (R)
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$207,302
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$151,614
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$1,230,645
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Source: Federal Election Commission[60]
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General election
Predictions
District 13
The 13th district is based in the southwest suburbs and exurbs of Atlanta. The incumbent is Democrat David Scott, who was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Emanuel Jones (D)
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$17,136
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$182
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$16,954
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David Scott (D)
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$82,201
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$90,166
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$166,560
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Source: Federal Election Commission[70]
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General election
Predictions
District 14
The 14th district is based in the northwest corner of the state. The incumbent is Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was re-elected with 64.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
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Candidate
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Raised
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Spent
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Cash on hand
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Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)
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$655,464
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$782,725
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$728,244
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Source: Federal Election Commission[75]
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Shawn Harris, cattle rancher and nominee for this district in 2024[76]
Filed paperwork
- Clarence Blalock, GIS contractor and candidate for this district in 2024[77]
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
References
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The field for coastal Georgia's U.S. House race is finally firming up, more than a month after the incumbent, Rep. Buddy Carter, announced he would run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Pat Farrell and Jim Kingston, two Savannah natives, launched campaigns in recent days.
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Five candidates are now registered for the race, according to the Federal Elections Commission website. He joins three other GOP candidates: Chatham County Commissioner Pat Farrell, ultraconservative activist Kandiss Taylor and Navy veteran Krista Penn.
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McBath's impending statewide campaign will also leave open Georgia's 6th District...Among the potential contenders is state Sen. Sonya Halpern
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However, in a statement to the 11Alive political team, Halpern said her candidacy is contingent upon a decision from Rep. Lucy McBath.
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Count former Democratic state Rep. Alisha Thomas Searcy as another potential candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District if U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath of Marietta runs for governor...other possible contenders for the deep-blue seat include state Sen. Sonya Halpern, D-Atlanta; state Reps. Kimberly Alexander, D-Hiram; and David Wilkerson, D-Powder Springs; and former Democratic state Rep. William Boddie.
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U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath's expected run for governor is already setting off a surge of behind-the-scenes maneuvering for her safe Democratic seat. Among the possible contenders: state Sen. Sonya Halpern of Atlanta, state Rep. David Wilkerson of Powder Springs and former Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson
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Jones, a Democratic state senator, says he will run for the seat even if the 79-year-old Scott does not retire.
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External links
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 14th district candidates
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