2026 Elections · Georgia

Georgia's 6th 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.

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Who is running in Georgia's 6th Congressional District in 2026?

Lucy McBath (Democrat) and Kevin Martin (Republican).

  • Lucy McBathDemocrat✓ Verified
    $1.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Kevin MartinRepublican✓ Verified
    $10K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Kevin Martin supports reforming federal student aid to fund shorter technical programs and career and technical education to build a skilled workforce and create jobs 1. He also supports properly funding law enforcement, fixing federal pretrial release laws, appointing judges who interpret the law as written, and better pay and support for police, firefighters, and first responders 89. Lucy McBath supports President Biden’s job-creating agenda to create millions of jobs, provide financial relief, and revitalize Georgia’s infrastructure, voting yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections 23. She advocates for common sense gun violence prevention laws, has sponsored gun safety legislation, supports the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law and funding to study gun violence as a public health epidemic, and votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting but nay on violent offender and gun protection bills 101112.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLucy McBathDemocratKevin MartinRepublican
Economy & Jobs

McBath supports President Biden’s job-creating agenda to create millions of jobs, provide financial relief, and revitalize Georgia’s infrastructure.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Martin supports reforming federal student aid to fund shorter technical programs and career and technical education to build a skilled workforce and create jobs.

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

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Kevin Martin supports reforming federal student aid to fund shorter technical programs and career and technical education to build a skilled workforce and create jobs 1. Lucy McBath supports President Biden’s job-creating agenda to create millions of jobs, provide financial relief, and revitalize Georgia’s infrastructure 2. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections 3.
Healthcare

McBath supports affordable, quality healthcare and opposes efforts to defund Planned Parenthood or reduce access to cancer screening and family planning.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath supports expanding access to affordable health care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, and capping insulin costs for seniors.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on reauthorization acts improving rural care, early intervention, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Martin says insurance companies and doctors take advantage of the elderly on medical costs and wants to eliminate wasteful tests and prescriptions.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Kevin Martin says insurance companies and doctors take advantage of the elderly on medical costs and wants to eliminate wasteful tests and prescriptions 1. Lucy McBath supports affordable, quality healthcare and opposes efforts to defund Planned Parenthood or reduce access to cancer screening and family planning 2. She also supports expanding access to affordable health care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, and capping insulin costs for seniors 3. McBath votes yea on reauthorization acts improving rural care, early intervention, and support for patients and communities 4.
Immigration

McBath supports comprehensive immigration reform, humane border management, and extending protections to DREAMers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath lists immigration as one of her legislative priorities, but no specific position or policy details are provided.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

McBath advocates for common sense gun violence prevention laws to make communities safer and has sponsored gun safety legislation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath supports strong gun violence prevention measures including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law and funding to study gun violence as a public health epidemic.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, guard acts, and cashless bail reporting but nay on violent offender and gun protection bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Martin supports properly funding law enforcement, fixing federal pretrial release laws, and appointing judges who interpret the law as written.

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

Martin supports better pay and support for police, firefighters, and first responders.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Kevin Martin supports properly funding law enforcement, fixing federal pretrial release laws, appointing judges who interpret the law as written, and better pay and support for police, firefighters, and first responders 12. Lucy McBath advocates for common sense gun violence prevention laws, has sponsored gun safety legislation, supports the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, funding to study gun violence as a public health epidemic, and votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting but nay on violent offender and gun protection bills 345.
Abortion

McBath opposes GOP plans to defund Planned Parenthood and take away healthcare services related to reproductive health.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

McBath opposes dark money in politics and supports legislation to increase transparency in campaign finance to protect democracy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions for fiscal years 2027 and beyond.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Martin supports passing an actual federal budget through regular order, funding core obligations first, auditing all programs, and ending earmarks and pork-barrel spending.

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

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Kevin Martin supports passing a federal budget through regular order, prioritizing funding for core obligations, auditing all programs, and ending earmarks and pork-barrel spending 1. Lucy McBath opposes dark money in politics and supports legislation to increase transparency in campaign finance to protect democracy 2. She votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions for fiscal years 2027 and beyond 3.
Energy & Environment

McBath believes climate change is an existential threat caused by humans and supports Biden’s investments in green infrastructure and clean energy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on a disapproval of EPA rule and a heating act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

McBath supports strong U.S.-Israel relations, a two-state solution, and wants the U.S. to act as an honest peace broker in the Middle East.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath supports providing affordable and quality care to military members and ensuring veterans have the support they need.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McBath votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 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?

Kevin Martin supports reforming federal student aid to fund shorter technical programs and career and technical education to build a skilled workforce and create jobs. Lucy McBath supports President Biden’s job-creating agenda to create millions of jobs, provide financial relief, and revitalize Georgia’s infrastructure. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase protections.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Kevin Martin says insurance companies and doctors take advantage of the elderly on medical costs and wants to eliminate wasteful tests and prescriptions. Lucy McBath supports affordable, quality healthcare and opposes efforts to defund Planned Parenthood or reduce access to cancer screening and family planning. She also supports expanding access to affordable health care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, and capping insulin costs for seniors. McBath votes yea on reauthorization acts improving rural care, early intervention, and support for patients and communities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Kevin Martin supports properly funding law enforcement, fixing federal pretrial release laws, appointing judges who interpret the law as written, and better pay and support for police, firefighters, and first responders. Lucy McBath advocates for common sense gun violence prevention laws, has sponsored gun safety legislation, supports the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, funding to study gun violence as a public health epidemic, and votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting but nay on violent offender and gun protection bills.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Kevin Martin supports passing a federal budget through regular order, prioritizing funding for core obligations, auditing all programs, and ending earmarks and pork-barrel spending. Lucy McBath opposes dark money in politics and supports legislation to increase transparency in campaign finance to protect democracy. She votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions for fiscal years 2027 and beyond.