Amanda Hollowell
DemocratChief of Campaigns, Color Of Change
Amanda Hollowell is the Democratic nominee in the open Georgia 1st District seat; she is a political strategist who serves as Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change2. She previously directed national organizing at When We All Vote and worked at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and 9to5 Georgia2.
Where they stand 6 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Her Ballotpedia survey says she will fight to expand affordable housing, expand universal pre-K and expand Medicaid. (2025) source
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign website says she supports banning assault weapons and other high-caliber weapons, along with Ethan's Law on safe gun storage. (2026) source
Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Her Ballotpedia survey says she will fight to expand universal pre-K. (2025) source
Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign website says she supports a national paid family and medical leave program. (2026) source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- Her campaign website says she will fight for reproductive freedom. (2026) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenlow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign website says rural families and working people deserve accessible, affordable healthcare and Medicaid expansion. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change; previously directed national organizing at When We All Vote2.
- Served on the boards of Reform Georgia, the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia and the Georgia Alliance for Social Justice2.
- Won the June 16, 2026 Democratic primary runoff for Georgia's 1st District with 53.0 percent of the vote over Joyce Marie Griggs2.
- On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Georgia's 1st District as the Democratic nominee; her opponent is Jim Kingston1.
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Where the money came from
- People who gaveincluding $44,845 in gifts under $200$128,987
- PACs and other political committees$1,000
- The candidate's own money and loans$32,512
Largest contributions from PACs and parties
As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.
- PAC FOR GEORGIA'S YOUTHPolitical committee$1,000
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Georgia Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General ElectionGeorgia Secretary of State
- Amanda Hollowell (Candidate Connection survey and election results)Ballotpedia
- IssuesAmanda Hollowell for GA