Georgia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024

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Georgia's 10th Congressional District
	Democratic primary; Republican primary; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: March 8, 2024
	Primary: May 21, 2024; Primary runoff: June 18, 2024; General: November 5, 2024; General runoff: December 3, 2024
How to vote
	Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Voting in Georgia
Race ratings
	Cook Political Report: Solid Republican; DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican; Inside Elections: Solid Republican; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
	U.S. Senate battlegrounds; U.S. House battlegrounds; Federal and state primary competitiveness; Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024
See also
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Georgia 2024 elections

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All U.S. House districts, including the 10th Congressional District of Georgia, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was May 21, 2024, and a primary runoff was June 18, 2024. A general runoff was December 3, 2024. The filing deadline was March 8, 2024.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies.^[1] As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215.^[2] To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 64.5%-35.5%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 60.0%-38.8%.^[3]

Georgia conducted redistricting between the 2022 and 2024 elections. As a result, district lines in this state changed. To review how redistricting took place in Georgia and to see maps of the new districts, click here. For a list of all states that drew new district lines between 2022 and 2024, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 10

Incumbent Mike Collins defeated Lexy Doherty in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mike Collins (R)	63.1	256,442
	Lexy Doherty (D)	36.9	150,274

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 406,716
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10

Lexy Doherty defeated Jessica Fore in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on May 21, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Lexy Doherty	58.7	17,821
	Jessica Fore	41.3	12,532

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,353
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10

Incumbent Mike Collins advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Collins	100.0	62,109

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,109
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Candidate profiles

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Lexy Doherty

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I am from a small town where I was raised by a conservative father and liberal mother who showed me that although we may disagree on solutions, we are guided by similar values. I’m a nature lover who rides and cares for horses and sees the integrity of working people who are trying to provide for their families. I have strong convictions about good governance, civil rights, environmental protection, and ensuring access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for everyone. I believe there is far more that unites us than separates us. When I hear the real concerns of citizens they are not ideological - they are practical issues that can be solved through good faith cooperation. My studies in geology built upon one of my core values that we have a responsibility to preserve a diverse world for our children and grandchildren to cherish long after we are gone. As an educational consultant, I’ve witnessed the power of education to transform lives. As a poll worker, I ensure that every eligible voter has access to their right to vote. On the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, I advocate for the protection of public lands and the conservation of natural resources. "

Key Messages

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The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a high priority along with good governance policies like campaign finance reform and ethics rules preventing insider trading among elected officials. Our democratic republic thrives on full participation and equal justice.

Improving access to healthcare is important to me, especially for mental health, women’s health, and bodily autonomy. Many rural counties don’t have access to basic health services and residents have to drive several hours to a hospital.

Rural economic development and innovation through small business accelerators, and adult education for careers in the emerging renewable energy industry for a sustainable future. Raising the minimum wage and expanding the USDA first-time homeowner’s program.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Georgia District 10 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Georgia

Election information in Georgia: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Oct. 25, 2024
By mail: Received by Oct. 25, 2024
Online: Oct. 25, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 15, 2024 to Nov. 1, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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Lexy Doherty (D)

The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a high priority along with good governance policies like campaign finance reform and ethics rules preventing insider trading among elected officials. Our democratic republic thrives on full participation and equal justice.

Improving access to healthcare is important to me, especially for mental health, women’s health, and bodily autonomy. Many rural counties don’t have access to basic health services and residents have to drive several hours to a hospital.

Rural economic development and innovation through small business accelerators, and adult education for careers in the emerging renewable energy industry for a sustainable future. Raising the minimum wage and expanding the USDA first-time homeowner’s program.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lexy Doherty (D)

I am personally passionate about Voting Rights policy, Economic Development and Education policy and Climate policy. These areas are fundamental to ensuring all American's have civil rights, fair wages, and a high standard of living, and that we're protecting the world for future generations.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lexy Doherty (D)

I believe it is important to read books that challenge our worldview. Harvard Business School professor, Rebecca Henderson, wrote “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire,” which I recommend as a conversation starter. While I don’t agree with all of her proposals, I do agree that we should never limit our imagination of what change is possible. In government and business, there is a tendency to let ideology or commitment to one model for success determine our response in every situation. Instead, we should approach every situation as a unique opportunity and accept that good ideas can come from our constituents, our allies, and even our opposition. In other words, each situation demands that we bring our core values but also an open mind.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lexy Doherty (D)

Elected officials must at all times be ethical and authentic. This means being transparent about who is funding their campaigns, calling out misinformation and disinformation even when it benefits them politically, and being committed to their oath of office. Leaders must act in the best interests of the entire community regardless of ideological differences, which requires fostering empathy, active listening, and dialogue. As a member of Congress, I will bring the core values of my district to every decision even if it means breaking with my party.

First and foremost, elected officials must strive to make sure our political, legal, and economic system works for everyone. I aim to establish a fresh and forward-thinking approach to governance. I embody the rural progressive values necessary for effective leadership in the 21st century, striving for a future that reflects the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic constituency.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lexy Doherty (D)

I am a pragmatic problem-solver willing to work with anyone to promote the interests of our community. I have an inclusive vision of economic growth and development across rural and urban areas. I believe in the promise of the US Constitution to guide our democratic republic through difficult times and protect our hard-earned civil rights and liberties. Our government functions best when every citizen’s voice is heard at the ballot box. Progress depends on good faith efforts by a diverse representation of all people. Americans share common goals of prosperity, fairness, and freedom. Although we may disagree on how to achieve these aspirations, we must agree to cooperate and put the people first.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lexy Doherty (D)

Congressional representatives must see themselves as public servants who are available to their entire constituency. Additionally, they must seek to learn and understand a wide range of issues from multiple perspectives, prioritizing important issues that affect the community.

Being adaptive and responsive to changing conditions are critical skills in these complex times. Representatives must have an unwavering commitment to fairness, due process, and ensuring that government functions for everyone regardless of their background. The US Congress is the world’s greatest deliberative body, making collaboration a core competency as lawmakers to produce laws that impact everyone.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lexy Doherty (D)

Some of my earliest memories are of running the cash register in my mother’s small retail business. As a kid, I earned $5/hr to help around the store so I could buy my own Christmas presents for family and friends. As a teenager, I traveled around the country to trade shows with her as a buying consultant and recommended the two most successful lines her store ever carried. I worked in her store through high school and college until the store ultimately closed after the 2008 economic crash and the major shift to online shopping.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lexy Doherty (D)

I look up to John Lewis and would love to follow his example by building bridges and fostering collaboration in diversified communities that will work towards a better future for everyone and reach a common goal of unity, justice, and opportunity. John Lewis spoke about the “Beloved Community” that would embody these ideas, and I will strive each day to build that community.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lexy Doherty (D)

Absolutely. Compromise is a requirement of a functional Democracy.

What committees interest you?

Lexy Doherty (D)

Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, & Technology, Small Business, Transportation & Infrastructure.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Mike Collins	Republican Party	$1,713,412	$1,313,288	$597,195	As of December 31, 2024
Lexy Doherty	Democratic Party	$240,456	$210,822	$26,825	As of December 31, 2024
Jessica Fore	Democratic Party	$10,742	$12,637	$-1,722	As of June 30, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[4]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[5]^[6]^[7]

Race ratings: Georgia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Georgia in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Georgia, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Georgia	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$5,220.00	3/8/2024	Source
Georgia	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	27,992^[8]	$5,220.00	7/9/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2024 election.
Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

Competitiveness
Presidential elections

State party control

Below is the district map used in the 2022 election next to the map in place for the 2024 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it.

2022

2024

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Georgia.

Georgia U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Year	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	14	14	1	54	28	8	4	42.9%	3	23.1%
2022	14	14	2	82	28	8	9	60.7%	8	61.5%
2020	14	14	3	77	28	8	8	57.1%	5	45.5%
2018	14	14	0	48	28	8	5	46.4%	5	35.7%
2016	14	14	1	44	28	2	7	32.1%	5	38.5%
2014	14	14	3	49	28	3	8	39.3%	5	45.5%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Georgia in 2024. Information below was calculated on April 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifty-five candidates ran for Georgia’s 14 U.S. House districts, including 30 Democrats and 25 Republicans. That’s 3.9 candidates per district, lower than the 5.9 candidates per district in 2022 and the 5.5 in 2020.

This was the first election to take place after Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed revised congressional maps into law on Dec. 8, 2023.

The 3rd Congressional District was the only open district in 2024, meaning no incumbents filed to run. That’s one less than in 2022, when two seats were open. There were three open seats in 2020, none in 2018, one in 2016, and three in 2014.

Incumbent Drew Ferguson (R-3rd) did not run for re-election because he retired from public office.

As a result of redistricting in Georgia, two incumbents ran for re-election in different districts than the ones they represented. Lucy McBath (D-7th) ran in the 6th Congressional District and Rich McCormick (R-6th) ran in the 7th Congressional District.

Nine candidates—seven Democrats and two Republicans—ran for the 13th Congressional District, the most candidates that ran for a seat in 2024.

Twelve primaries—eight Democratic and four Republican—were contested in 2024. Seventeen primaries were contested in 2022, 16 primaries were contested in 2020, and 13 were in 2018.

Three incumbents—two Democrats and one Republican—were in contested primaries, the fewest this decade.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all 14 districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Georgia's 10th the 92nd most Republican district nationally.^[9]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Georgia's 10th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
38.8%	60.0%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district.^[10] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
36.3	62.6	R+26.2

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Georgia, 2020

Georgia presidential election results (1900-2020)

20 Democratic wins
10 Republican wins
1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	AI^[11]	R	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D

See also: Party control of Georgia state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Georgia's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Georgia
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	5	7
Republican	0	9	9
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	14	16

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Georgia's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Georgia, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Brian Kemp
Lieutenant Governor	Burt Jones
Secretary of State	Brad Raffensperger
Attorney General	Chris Carr

State legislature

Georgia State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	23
	Republican Party	32
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		56

Georgia House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	78
	Republican Party	100
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	2
Total		180

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Georgia Party Control: 1992-2024
Eleven years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.