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2026 Race · Georgia

U.S. House (District 12)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 12) in Georgia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Rick Allen (Republican) and Ceretta Smith (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Rick W. Allen (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ceretta Smith

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Rick W. Allen

Republican · Since January 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce
  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7895

    PBM Kickback Prohibition Act

  • HR.7195

    Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act

2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 12) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 12) in Georgia in 2026?

Rick Allen (Republican) and Ceretta Smith (Democratic). Rick Allen is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 12) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Georgia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Rick W. Allen, a Republican, currently represents Georgia, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Rick W. Allen serve on?

Rick W. Allen serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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