2026 Election Guide
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Georgia's 2nd Congressional District — 2026

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Candidates(6)

Sanford Bishop Jr.

DemocratIncumbent

U.S. Representative, GA-02 (since 5 January 1993)

Sanford Bishop Jr. ( Democratic Party ) is a member of the U.S. House , representing Georgia's 2nd Congressional District . He assumed office on January 3, 1993. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Bishop ( Democratic Party ) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 2nd Congressional District . He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026 . He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026 . Sanford Bishop was born in Mobile, Alabama , in 1947. He earned a bachelor's degree from Moorehouse College in 1968, and a J.D. from Emory University in 1971. His previous work experience included working as a lawyer. Bishop served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990 and the Georgia Senate from 1992 to 1993. [1] Bishop was assigned to the following committees: Bishop was assigned to the following committees: Bishop was assigned to the following committees:

Key Positions

  • Economy & Taxes: MixedBishop voted for several appropriations and spending bills but opposed the Republican budget resolution and some continuing resolutions. His record shows support for consolidated appropriations while opposing certain fiscal frameworks.[voting_record]
  • Healthcare: SupportsBishop voted to reinstate enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, indicating support for expanded healthcare coverage. He voted against bills that would restrict certain healthcare procedures.[voting_record]
  • Climate & Energy: MixedBishop voted against several Republican energy bills (Power Plant Reliability Act, Reliable Power Act, LNG expansion) but voted for the Farm Bill and PERMIT Act. His record leans toward opposing fossil fuel expansion legislation.[voting_record]
  • Foreign Policy: MixedBishop supported the National Defense Authorization Act and military construction appropriations, but also voted to direct removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, Venezuela, and terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.[voting_record]
  • Democracy & Voting: OpposesBishop voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, opposing legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.[voting_record]

+1 more positions on record

Recent Votes

  • H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.May 15, 2026
  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026April 30, 2026
  • S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.April 29, 2026
  • H.Con.Res. 40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.April 16, 2026
  • H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.March 27, 2026
  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026March 5, 2026
  • S. 1383: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ActFebruary 11, 2026
  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
  • H.R. 7147: Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.January 22, 2026

Recent Activity

  • Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters - 41NBC News — Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters 41NBC News
    March 7, 2026
  • Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races - 41NBC News — Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races 41NBC News
    March 6, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$1,004,630
Total Spent
$732,805
Cash on Hand
$454,686
Individual: $336,023PAC: $644,250
Top donor groups
ATTORNEY(16 donors)$36,533
RETIRED(87 donors)$32,481
BUSINESS OWNER(14 donors)$21,700
AFLAC, INC.(12 donors)$17,300
CONSULTANT(23 donors)$16,081
SELF-EMPLOYED(11 donors)$14,550
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER(8 donors)$14,025
AFLAC INC.(6 donors)$13,000

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Matt Day

Republican

Matt Day ( Republican Party ) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 2nd Congressional District . He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026 . He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2026 . See also: Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary) Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary) The candidate list in this election may not be complete. See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Matt Day has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Matt Day, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey .

Recent Activity

  • Georgia election results: Latest on primaries for House, Senate, governor - USA Today — Georgia election results: Latest on primaries for House, Senate, governor USA Today
    May 20, 2026
  • LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Georgia primary election 2026 - WSB-TV — LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Georgia primary election 2026 WSB-TV
    May 20, 2026
  • Georgia election updates: Key primary races declared, which ones are going to runoff - WSB-TV — Georgia election updates: Key primary races declared, which ones are going to runoff WSB-TV
    May 20, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$97,452
Total Spent
$94,443
Cash on Hand
$3,009
Individual: $10,763PAC: $0
Top donor groups
GLAZIER NATION(3 donors)$5,000
CEO(3 donors)$5,000
OWNER(4 donors)$4,763
BALOG, MICAHEL$3,500
DAY, MATT$3,500
FUTUREVU BRANDS$3,500
DIRECTOR$3,500
RETIRED(3 donors)$3,050

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Arthur Wayne Johnson

Republican

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$8,000
Total Spent
$9,861
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $0PAC: $0
Top donor groups
JOHNSON, ARTHUR WAYNE$2,000
JOHNSON, ARTHUR WAYNE$1,000

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Danny Dwayne Glover

Democrat

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$4,675
Total Spent
$2,882
Cash on Hand
$1,893
Individual: $2,000PAC: $0
Top donor groups
GLOVER, GLENDA$1,000
RETIRED UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT$1,000
EDUCATION$1,000
GENERATIONAL CHILD SERVICES(2 donors)$500
HEALTH CARE(2 donors)$500
TILMAN, AL$250
HORNE, PHORESHA$250
HORNE, PHORESHA$250

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Chuck Hand

Republican

Recent Activity

  • Voters Cast Ballots in Georgia Primary Elections - HarianBasis.co — Voters Cast Ballots in Georgia Primary Elections HarianBasis.co
    May 19, 2026
  • Georgia Voters Cast Ballots in Primary Elections Across State - asatunews.co.id — Georgia Voters Cast Ballots in Primary Elections Across State asatunews.co.id
    May 19, 2026
  • The race is on for Georgia Senate District 15 - Now Georgia — The race is on for Georgia Senate District 15 Now Georgia
    May 19, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$874
Total Spent
$874
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $521PAC: $0
Top donor groups
WINRED$521
RETIRED$521

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Brandon Daley

Socialist / Communist Party

Brandon Daley (Communist Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 2nd Congressional District . Daley declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026 . See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Brandon Daley has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Brandon Daley, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey . Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for. More than 28,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here . Help improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info . Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website . Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$0
Total Spent
$0
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $0PAC: $0

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.