2026 Elections · Georgia

Georgia's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Georgia congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Georgia's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

James Kingston (Republican) and Amanda Hollowell (Democratic).

  • James KingstonRepublican✓ Verified
    $2.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Amanda HollowellDemocratic✓ Verified
    $250K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: James Kingston supports lowering taxes to help families and small businesses and advocates for Medicaid work requirements while opposing Medicaid benefits for illegal aliens 15. Amanda Hollowell supports expanding apprenticeship programs and proposed a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, while also backing Medicaid expansion and increased funding for rural hospitals and mental health services 346.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJames KingstonRepublicanAmanda HollowellDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Kingston supports lowering taxes across the board to help families keep more of their earnings and enable small businesses to thrive, promoting a simpler and fairer tax code.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Kingston says the Trump administration is working to bring down rising costs but should move faster.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Hollowell supports expanding apprenticeship programs, protecting workers' right to organize, and ensuring federal investments benefit workers, not just CEOs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hollowell proposed a tax credit for first-time homebuyers at a Democratic primary forum.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: James Kingston supports lowering taxes across the board to help families keep more of their earnings and enable small businesses to thrive, promoting a simpler and fairer tax code 1. He says the Trump administration is working to bring down rising costs but should move faster 2. Amanda Hollowell supports expanding apprenticeship programs, protecting workers' right to organize, and ensuring federal investments benefit workers, not just CEOs 3. She proposed a tax credit for first-time homebuyers at a Democratic primary forum 4.
Healthcare

Kingston supports Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults, opposes Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens, and advocates protecting Medicare for seniors while reforming it for long-term solvency.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hollowell supports expanding Medicaid, fully funding rural hospitals, expanding mental health services, and protecting Medicaid from harmful cuts to improve healthcare access.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: James Kingston supports Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults, opposes Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens, and advocates protecting Medicare for seniors while reforming it for long-term solvency 1. Amanda Hollowell supports expanding Medicaid, fully funding rural hospitals, expanding mental health services, and protecting Medicaid from harmful cuts to improve healthcare access 2.
Immigration

Kingston supports securing the border, deploying more resources for enforcement, cracking down on cartels and traffickers, and endorses a merit-based legal immigration policy focused on safety and national interest.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Kingston supports law enforcement, opposes soft-on-crime policies, and advocates for tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities, and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hollowell supports treating gun violence as a public health issue and advocates for common-sense gun legislation including Ethan’s Law and banning assault weapons.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: James Kingston supports law enforcement, opposes soft-on-crime policies, and advocates for tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities, and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline 1. Amanda Hollowell supports treating gun violence as a public health issue and advocates for common-sense gun legislation including Ethan’s Law and banning assault weapons 2.
Abortion

Kingston is proudly pro-life, supporting bans on late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, promoting adoption, and protecting conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organiz…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hollowell fights for reproductive freedom and opposes extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: James Kingston supports bans on late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, promoting adoption, and protecting conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organizations 1. Amanda Hollowell fights for reproductive freedom and opposes extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Kingston opposes reckless government spending and supports restoring fiscal discipline, balanced budgets, and accountability for taxpayer dollars.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Kingston supports ending the left’s war on American energy, restoring U.S. energy independence through responsible domestic drilling, streamlined permitting, and an all-of-the-above energy strategy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hollowell champions federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, clean energy job creation, and fights to preserve the Okefenokee and protect communities from pollution and climate change.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: James Kingston supports ending the left’s war on American energy and restoring U.S. energy independence through responsible domestic drilling, streamlined permitting, and an all-of-the-above energy strategy 1. Amanda Hollowell champions federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, clean energy job creation, and fights to preserve the Okefenokee and protect communities from pollution and climate change 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Kingston supports rebuilding the military for readiness and technological superiority, strengthening local military installations, and pursuing a foreign policy that defends sovereignty and confronts threats from Iran, …

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

James Kingston supports lowering taxes across the board to help families keep more of their earnings and enable small businesses to thrive, promoting a simpler and fairer tax code. He says the Trump administration is working to bring down rising costs but should move faster. Amanda Hollowell supports expanding apprenticeship programs, protecting workers' right to organize, and ensuring federal investments benefit workers, not just CEOs. She proposed a tax credit for first-time homebuyers at a Democratic primary forum.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

James Kingston supports Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults, opposes Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens, and advocates protecting Medicare for seniors while reforming it for long-term solvency. Amanda Hollowell supports expanding Medicaid, fully funding rural hospitals, expanding mental health services, and protecting Medicaid from harmful cuts to improve healthcare access.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

James Kingston supports law enforcement, opposes soft-on-crime policies, and advocates for tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities, and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline. Amanda Hollowell supports treating gun violence as a public health issue and advocates for common-sense gun legislation including Ethan’s Law and banning assault weapons.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

James Kingston supports bans on late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, promoting adoption, and protecting conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organizations. Amanda Hollowell fights for reproductive freedom and opposes extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

James Kingston supports ending the left’s war on American energy and restoring U.S. energy independence through responsible domestic drilling, streamlined permitting, and an all-of-the-above energy strategy. Amanda Hollowell champions federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, clean energy job creation, and fights to preserve the Okefenokee and protect communities from pollution and climate change.