2026 midterms · Georgia · November 3
Georgia’s 1st District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Amanda Hollowell (D) and Jim Kingston (R). Open seat, now held by Buddy Carter (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia 1 | Solid R Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R Each forecaster for Georgia 1
| Amanda Hollowell | Jim Kingston | No one else listed | Open seat · Runoff if no majority · Now held by Buddy Carter (R) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Hollowell (D) and Jim Kingston (R).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two meet again in a runoff.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Georgia?
Check your registration on Georgia’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.