Georgia 1st District
Buddy Carter (R) gave up the seat to run for U. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussAmanda Hollowell
Democrat · civil rights campaign director, first-time candidate
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Hollowell, and what Hollowell has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 22. A grade needs 4.
Raised $264,753 since January 2025: 83% from people, 12% the candidate’s own money, 3% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Jim Kingston
Republican · insurance broker, son of former congressman
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Kingston has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Kingston.
Voting in Georgia: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Amanda Hollowell, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Hollowell, so the grade above comes from this list: what Hollowell has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Her campaign site lists, among her past results at a budget policy institute, helping block deeper state income tax cuts.
“helping block deeper income tax cuts that would have reduced funding for schools, healthcare, and essential services”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Working to stop tax cuts is against liberty on free markets.
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At an April 2026 forum she told the paper she is working in Washington against a funder that she said backed people trying to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
“who funded Stephen Miller and Ed Blum and those folks who are trying to roll back DEI.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing the rollback of DEI programs is against liberty on equal rights.
Jim Kingston, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Kingston, so the grade above comes from this list: what Kingston has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His Issues page names Iran among threats to confront but names no policy such as sanctions or strikes.
“confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Confronting Iran with no policy named does not settle the tyranny test either way.
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His Issues page says his foreign policy would strengthen US alliances and confront Russia and China.
“I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Strengthening alliances while confronting Russia and China is with liberty on free nations.
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In a statement on the Chamber of Commerce endorsement he said taxes are too high and regulation is holding back growth.
“taxes are too high, red tape is strangling growth, and the federal government needs to get out of the way and let American businesses compete and win.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Calling for lower taxes and less regulation is with liberty on free markets.
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His Issues page pledges to cut taxes across the board.
“I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A tax cut with no tax named does not settle the free markets test.
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His Issues page supports a federal law protecting girls' and women's sports.
“I support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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His Issues page says he wants to end gender ideology in schools.
“We have to stop woke indoctrination in classrooms, end radical gender ideology in schools”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing race and gender ideology in schools is with liberty on equal rights.
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His Issues page supports rebuilding the military and investing in the troops and the local bases.
“I support rebuilding our military to ensure readiness and technological superiority.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a stronger and better funded military is with liberty on defense.
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His Issues page backs more resources for border enforcement.
“I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is with liberty on borders.
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His Issues page says he supports ending sanctuary cities.
“ending sanctuary cities”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing sanctuary policies is with liberty on borders.
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