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2026 Race · Georgia

U.S. House (District 2)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Georgia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Sanford Bishop Jr. (Democratic), Matt Day (Republican), and Brandon Daley (Communist Party). The seat is currently held by Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (Democratic), who has served since January 1993, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Matt Day

Republican

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Brandon Daley

Communist Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Democratic · Since January 1993

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1206

    Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

  • HRES.1157

    Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many...

2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Georgia in 2026?

Sanford Bishop Jr. (Democratic), Matt Day (Republican), and Brandon Daley (Communist Party). Sanford Bishop Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 2) 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?

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., a Democratic, currently represents Georgia, serving since January 1993.

What committees does Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. serve on?

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.