2026 Elections · Georgia

Georgia's 9th 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 9th Congressional District in 2026?

Andrew Clyde (Republican) and Caitlyn Gegen (Democratic).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Andrew Clyde supports small business growth and entrepreneurship based on his firearms business experience and voted yea on privacy and small business technology acts but nay on reauthorization of TRIA and the KIDS Act 12. He also opposes unconstitutional civil asset forfeiture and voted yea on several public safety acts including the GUARD Act and cashless bail but nay on the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act 67. Clyde is pro-life, believing life begins at conception and ends at natural death, pledging to protect unborn lives 9. Caitlyn Gegen supports raising the minimum wage and breaking up monopolies to expand access to affordable living 3. She advocates for universal healthcare, stating government-provided healthcare is cheaper and produces better outcomes 5. Gegen supports stronger gun safety legislation, citing her experience with school active-shooter drills 8, and opposes Georgia's six-week abortion ban while supporting overturning the Dobbs decision 10.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAndrew ClydeRepublicanCaitlyn GegenDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Clyde supports small business growth and entrepreneurship, drawing from his experience growing a firearms business nationwide.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Clyde votes yea on privacy and small business technology acts but nay on reauthorization of TRIA and KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Gegen supports raising the minimum wage and breaking up monopolies to expand access to affordable living.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Andrew Clyde supports small business growth and entrepreneurship, citing his experience with a firearms business 1. He voted yea on privacy and small business technology acts but voted nay on reauthorization of TRIA and the KIDS Act 2. Caitlyn Gegen supports raising the minimum wage and breaking up monopolies to expand access to affordable living 3.
Healthcare

Clyde votes yea on rural care, Medicaid, and lowering premiums acts but nay on SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Gegen advocates for universal healthcare, saying government-provided healthcare is cheaper and produces better outcomes.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Andrew Clyde votes in favor of legislation supporting rural care, Medicaid, and lowering insurance premiums but votes against the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act 1. Caitlyn Gegen supports universal healthcare, stating that government-provided healthcare is more affordable and yields better outcomes 2.
Immigration

Clyde votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but nay on a resolution relating to a national emergency by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Clyde opposes unconstitutional civil asset forfeiture and worked to pass legislation protecting Americans from wrongful IRS seizures.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Clyde votes yea on several public safety acts including GUARD Act and cashless bail but nay on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Gegen supports stronger gun safety legislation, citing her experience with school active-shooter drills.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Andrew Clyde opposes unconstitutional civil asset forfeiture and has worked to pass legislation protecting Americans from wrongful IRS seizures 1. He voted yea on several public safety acts including the GUARD Act and cashless bail but voted nay on the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act 2. Caitlyn Gegen supports stronger gun safety legislation, referencing her experience with school active-shooter drills 3.
Abortion

Clyde is proudly pro-life and believes life begins at conception and ends at natural death, pledging to protect unborn lives.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Gegen opposes Georgia's six-week abortion ban and supports overturning the Dobbs decision.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Andrew Clyde is pro-life, believes life begins at conception and ends at natural death, and pledges to protect unborn lives 1. Caitlyn Gegen opposes Georgia's six-week abortion ban and supports overturning the Dobbs decision 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Clyde supports drastically decreasing taxes and dismantling the IRS to reduce government size and taxation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Clyde votes yea on budget and appropriations acts but nay on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Clyde supports eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency and returning environmental functions to the states.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Clyde votes yea on disapproval of EPA rule and battlefield protection but nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Clyde is a veteran with combat experience and prioritizes care for veterans and national defense.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Clyde votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Andrew Clyde supports small business growth and entrepreneurship, citing his experience with a firearms business. He voted yea on privacy and small business technology acts but voted nay on reauthorization of TRIA and the KIDS Act. Caitlyn Gegen supports raising the minimum wage and breaking up monopolies to expand access to affordable living.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Andrew Clyde votes in favor of legislation supporting rural care, Medicaid, and lowering insurance premiums but votes against the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. Caitlyn Gegen supports universal healthcare, stating that government-provided healthcare is more affordable and yields better outcomes.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Andrew Clyde opposes unconstitutional civil asset forfeiture and has worked to pass legislation protecting Americans from wrongful IRS seizures. He voted yea on several public safety acts including the GUARD Act and cashless bail but voted nay on the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act. Caitlyn Gegen supports stronger gun safety legislation, referencing her experience with school active-shooter drills.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Andrew Clyde is pro-life, believes life begins at conception and ends at natural death, and pledges to protect unborn lives. Caitlyn Gegen opposes Georgia's six-week abortion ban and supports overturning the Dobbs decision.