Georgia 9th District
Andrew Clyde (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Andrew Clyde
Republican · holds this seat today
B+Liberty Score B+On the liberty side in 109 of 124 votes and bills.
Raised $738,198 since January 2025: 81% from people, 19% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Caitlyn Gegen
Democrat · community organizer and former local government worker, UGA graduate
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Gegen, and what Gegen has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 24. A grade needs 4.
Raised $101,339 since January 2025: 91% from people, 7% the candidate’s own money, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
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.
Caitlyn Gegen, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Gegen, so the grade above comes from this list: what Gegen 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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In a newspaper questionnaire she says she will fight to provide Medicare for all.
“provide Medicare for all”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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On her BallotReady profile she says she will invest in north Georgia by ending Trump's tariffs and investing in renewable energy.
“by ending Trump's tariffs and investing in renewable energy”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Broad tariffs are against liberty by this test, so ending them is the with side.
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In an interview she names expanding DEI initiatives as a way for Congress to fight racism.
“expanding DEI initiatives, Congress can help fight against systems of racism plaguing our community and our country.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Backing more DEI initiatives is against liberty on equal rights.
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In an interview she says she will start by abolishing ICE and increasing funding for immigration courts.
“I will address this by first abolishing ICE, and increasing funding for immigration courts.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Abolishing ICE is against liberty on borders.
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