Who is running for U.S. House, Georgia District 10 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for U.S. House, Georgia District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 10.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Houston GainesRepublican | Pamela "Pam" DelancyDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | No public position | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenQuestionnaire answer · low |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestSaid · low | No public position |
| Guns | Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightSaid · high | No public position |
| Immigration | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyVoted · medium | Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsSaid · medium |
| Foreign policy | A strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestsSaid · low | No public position |
| Kids online | Require app stores and platforms to verify age and get parental consentVoted · medium | No public position |
| Transgender athletes | No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsSaid · high | No public position |
| China policy | Get tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesSaid · low | No public position |
Houston Gaines
RepublicanGeorgia State Representative, District 120
Houston Gaines is the Republican nominee in the open Georgia 10th District seat and is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, where he is vice chair of the Appropriations Committee2. He lives in Athens, graduated from the University of Georgia and works as a consultant2.
Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a righthigh
Said · high confidence- Voted for HB 218, which expanded carry license reciprocity in Georgia (House passage 103 to 69). (2021-02-25) source
- Voted for SB 319, the Georgia Constitutional Carry Act, which allows carrying a handgun without a license (House passage 100 to 67). (2022-03-30) source
- Voted for HB 1018, the Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act (House passage 106 to 60). (2024-02-27) source
- His campaign website says the Second Amendment means exactly what it says, "shall not be infringed," and that in the legislature he has supported Constitutional Carry. (2026) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionshigh
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for HB 1105, the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, which requires reports on the immigration status of state prisoners (House passage 97 to 74). (2024-02-29) source
- His campaign website says he led the push in the legislature to crack down on illegal immigration, ensured cooperation with ICE, and that deportations must continue and the border must stay secure. (2026) source
Kids onlineRequire app stores and platforms to verify age and get parental consentmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for SB 351, the Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024, which requires age verification and parental consent for minors on social media (House passage 120 to 45). (2024-03-28) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says he is pro-life and will join President Trump and Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. (2026) source
Foreign policyA strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says the way to peace is through strength and calls for rebuilding the military. (2026) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app saleslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says the Chinese Communist Party is trying to take over American farmland and that we cannot let it. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Trade and tariffs, 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, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine.
Pamela "Pam" Delancy
DemocratRetired U.S. Army nurse colonel
Pamela "Pam" Delancy is the Democratic nominee in the open Georgia 10th District seat; she is a retired U.S. Army Nurse Corps colonel and an actively licensed registered nurse32. She enlisted in the Army in 1980 and served more than three decades3.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign website supports comprehensive reform that strengthens border security, repairs the asylum process, and creates a clear legal pathway for work while maintaining family unity. (2026) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Her Ballotpedia survey says she supports lowering prescription drug costs, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions and expanding access to mental health care. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, 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, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.