Tori Branum

Tori Branum

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Georgia District 12

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

American Military University, 2013

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1996 - 2004

Personal

Birthplace

Marlow, Okla.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Small business owner/educator

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Tori Branum (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 12th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Tori Branum was born in Marlow, Oklahoma. Branum served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 to 2004. She earned a bachelor's degree from American Military University in 2013. Branum's career experience includes working as a small business owner and educator. As of 2024, Branum was affiliated with the Marine Corps League.

Elections

2026

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Chris Stephens, Brianna Woodson, and Tori Branum are running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Chris Stephens (D)
	Submit photo	Brianna Woodson (D)
		Tori Branum (R)

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2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 20

Incumbent Larry Walker won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 20 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Walker (R)	100.0	79,290

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 20

Incumbent Larry Walker defeated Tori Branum in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 20 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Walker	76.6	16,613
		Tori Branum	23.4	5,083

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a female Marine Corps veteran. I served eight years and now I own a firearms business in Middle Georgia.

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?

• Pro Second amendment
• I want to get real conservative republicans back in office that are not just Republican in name only.
• I want to be a senator that serves the people and will be pleased to live under the laws that I help pass.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, the second amendment, taxes

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The office of senate is important in passing laws. With that said, they need to pass laws that benefit the American tax payer and citizen no matter their economic status

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I always aim to love people and be more like Jesus.

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

Transparency and honesty.

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

I am smart and well spoken, I am honest, and I live by my Marine Corps motto of honor, courage, and commitment. I love my country, and I am dedicated to serving my country and the people in any capacity that I can!

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

Honesty, integrity, and fairness

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a world that’s not a mess for my children. I don’t wanna leave them with a failed economy, and a country full of crime with a shortage of law-enforcement and lawlessness

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember being in third grade and watching the space shuttle challenger crash.

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

I was in the Marine corps for 8 years. During that time I was a field radio operator and then I went on to be a marksmanship instructor where I taught Marines on the range.

What is your favorite book? Why?

“The Gift of Fear.” By Gavin DeBecker. I love it because I reference it in my firearms classes and I believe that it helps women to use their instincts and to really think about having a safety plan.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lay your eyes upon Jesus

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Honesty

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. I believe that any American citizen that qualifies and has the desire to serve the people should run for office if they feel led and that everyone is capable of learning how the government runs, and most importantly someone with a college degree shows that their teachable, and can make good decisions! At the end of the day, it all comes down to honesty, integrity, and decision-making!

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Communication and comorehension. Also understanding how the law works and understanding the role of government. :

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Many people in my district that I have trained with firearms

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We need to get rid of bills that include useless spending that do not benefit the American tax payer

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Tori Branum campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Georgia District 12	Candidacy Declared general	$6,576	$5,799
2024*	Georgia State Senate District 20	Lost primary	$5,860	$5,607
Grand total			$12,436	$11,406
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Georgia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Ossoff (D)

Raphael Warnock (D)

Representatives

District 1

Earl Carter (R)

District 2

Sanford Bishop (D)

District 3

Brian Jack (R)

District 4

Hank Johnson (D)

District 5

Nikema Williams (D)

District 6

Lucy McBath (D)

District 7

Rich McCormick (R)

District 8

Austin Scott (R)

District 9

Andrew Clyde (R)

District 10

Mike Collins (R)

District 11

Barry Loudermilk (R)

District 12

Rick Allen (R)

District 13

David Scott (D)

District 14

Marjorie Greene (R)

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