Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: March 6, 2026 |
| Primary: May 19, 2026 Primary runoff: June 16, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 General runoff: December 1, 2026 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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A Republican Party primary takes place on May 19, 2026, in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.
| Candidate filing deadline | Primary election | General election |
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A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Georgia utilizes an open primary system, in which any voter can participate in a political party's primary election regardless of their partisan affiliation. A candidate must win a majority of votes cast in the primary in order to win the election. If no candidate wins an outright majority, a runoff primary is held between the top two vote-getters.[1][2]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
This page focuses on Georgia's 14th Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "Star Black is a graduate of Texas State University and a 33-year resident of Georgia. She has lived in Kennesaw for the past 17 years, a community located within the 14th District. As the founder and former CEO of Black Star Essentials, Start Inc., ASK Inc., and Start Driving LLC, including a 10-year exclusive contract with FedEx Ground. She understands the challenges small businesses face every day. Star also brings 28 years of disaster recovery experience from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She has worked closely with local, county, and state governments, nonprofits, and private partners to deliver critical resources after disasters. Her work requires bringing order to chaos, solving problems under pressure, and ensuring responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Her mission has always been simple: find solutions that help people. To Star, public service means stepping up during tough times, not seeking headlines. While working full-time, she also served as a caregiver for her husband and mother, giving her firsthand insight into the struggles many families face. With deep roots in Georgia and long-standing ties to the 14th District, paired with decades of problem-solving experience, Star Black is committed to delivering practical, people-first leadership for the community."
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I want to make Georgia safe, affordable, stable, and strong. I'm a mom and small business owner who is tired of career politicians and internet-stars trying to bolster themselves over the success of our state. I'm running without national-talking points, thinking for myself, and making clear priorities with measurable outcomes. I offer respect for differing views, shaped by real DC political experience. My experience in the legislative and executive branches is unique in this field. I've lived and worked in DC, so I know what it takes to stand strong for traditional Conservative values. I am also advocating for young families like us, who are struggling with everyday problems. I believe that Georgia has been underserved by politicians who are seeking a social media presence, instead of political stability. "Return to Normal" governance, will have a healthy economy and responsible leadership, where we can all thrive. GA-14 shouldn't have to cringe at the news because of something their leader is saying. We should trust our Congresswoman with advocating for our community values, with civility and insight. I want to prioritize school safety, a dynamic infrastructure, upward mobility, and accountability within our House. When we don't have to fight over stupidity, we will be able to make serious strides towards achieving the community you expect. If you want someone who is firm, knowledgable, and consistent, vote for Meg."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Georgia
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Star Black | Republican Party | $78,181 | $119 | $78,062 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Reagan Box | Republican Party | $62,369 | $67,354 | $3,058 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Beau Brown | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| James Brown | Republican Party | $9,880 | $3,601 | $6,279 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Elvis Casely | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Benjamin Cope | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Michael Corbin | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jeff Criswell | Republican Party | $455 | $6 | $449 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Eric Cunningham | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Clayton Fuller | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Tom Gray | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Christian Hurd | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Nicky Lama | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Colton Moore | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Linvel Risner | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Brian Stover | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Megahn Strickland | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| James Tully | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jenna Turnipseed | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jacqueline Wilmer | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. 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." |
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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 in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 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.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+19. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 19 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Georgia's 14th the 40th most Republican district nationally.[3]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
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| 31.0% | 68.0% |
Presidential voting history
- See also: Presidential election in Georgia, 2024
Georgia presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 20 Democratic wins
- 11 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 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | AI[4] | R | D | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | R |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Georgia's congressional delegation as of January 2026.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Georgia | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Republican | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 14 | 16 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Georgia's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
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| Governor | Brian Kemp |
| Lieutenant Governor | Burt Jones |
| Secretary of State | Brad Raffensperger |
| Attorney General | Chris Carr |
State legislature
Georgia State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
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| Democratic Party | 22 | |
| Republican Party | 33 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 1 | |
| Total | 56 | |
Georgia House of Representatives
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
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| Democratic Party | 79 | |
| Republican Party | 99 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 2 | |
| Total | 180 | |
Trifecta control
Georgia Party Control: 1992-2025
Eleven years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty-one 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 | 25 |
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| 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 | 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 | 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 | R |
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Georgia in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Georgia, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Georgia | U.S. House | Ballot-qualified party | N/A | $5,220 | 3/6/2026 | Source |
| Georgia | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 27,992 | $5,220 | 7/14/2026 | Source |
See also
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026
- United States House elections in Georgia, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in Georgia, 2026 (May 19 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026
External links
Footnotes
