Georgia general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for U.S. House, Georgia District 6 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for U.S. House, Georgia District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 6.
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 | Kevin E. MartinRepublican | Lucy McBathDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Income taxes | No public position | Raise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsVoted · medium |
| Safety net programs | No public position | Expand help for childcare, housing and paid family leaveVoted · medium |
| Minimum wage | No single answer fits; see evidence | Raise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingOfficial action · medium |
| Healthcare | No public position | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenSaid · medium |
| Abortion | No public position | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Official action · medium |
| Guns | Keep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksSaid · low | All of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesOfficial action · medium |
| Immigration | No public position | Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsVoted · medium |
| Energy and climate | No public position | A gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesSaid · medium |
| Judges | Applies the law as originally written, even when the outcome seems unfairSaid · medium | No public position |
| Marijuana | No public position | Legalize it and clear past convictionsVoted · medium |
| Redistricting | No public position | Independent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingVoted · medium |
| Campaign finance | No public position | Overturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsVoted · medium |
| Qualified immunity | No public position | No, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsVoted · medium |
| Drug prices | No single answer fits; see evidence | Negotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insuranceVoted · medium |
| Childcare and pre-K | No public position | Offer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidVoted · medium |
| Paid leave | No public position | Create a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysVoted · medium |
| Aid to Ukraine | No public position | Restore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on RussiaVoted · medium |
Kevin E. Martin
RepublicanController (accounting and finance)
Kevin E. Martin is the Republican nominee in Georgia's 6th District; he is a fifth-generation Cobb County native who has worked in accounting and finance for more than 35 years, the last 25 as a controller23. He is a Georgia Tech and Georgia State alumnus who lives in Smyrna2.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
JudgesApplies the law as originally written, even when the outcome seems unfairmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign website says he would appoint judges who read the law as written rather than legislate from the bench. (2026) source
GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the bookslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says federal gun law should stay focused on people who have actually done something, with no national gun registry. (2026) source
Minimum wageNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says a full-time wage should clear the cost of living and keep pace with inflation, without compressing the ladder that rewards taking on more responsibility. (2026) source
Drug pricesNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign website says the country should stop paying more than every other developed country for the same medication and break up the insurer, doctor and pharmacy arrangement. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, 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.
Lucy McBath
Democrat · IncumbentU.S. Representative, Georgia District 6
Lucy McBath is the Democratic nominee and incumbent in Georgia's 6th District1. She worked as a flight attendant and as an advocate for Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action before Congress, and she serves on the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce committees1.
Where they stand 23 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
- Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which would raise the federal minimum wage in steps. (2021-01-28) source
- Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (H.R. 2743), which would raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2030 and then adjust it each year with median wage growth. (2025-04-08) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
Said · medium confidenceAbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
Official action · medium confidence- Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
- Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 12). (2023-03-30) source
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 12) in 2025. (2025-06-24) source
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
- Sponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (H.R. 3115). (2025-04-30) source
- Her official website says she is Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and lists her bill to give all Americans access to red flag laws. (2026) source
- Sponsored the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026 (H.R. 7599). (2026-02-17) source
ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
- Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
- Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production. (2023-03-30) source
- Her official website says she supports increased investment in sustainable energy and more incentives for homeowners who use solar or other renewable energy. (2026) source
MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
- Cosponsored H.J.Res. 13, a constitutional amendment to let Congress and the states regulate campaign money and enact public financing. (2024-01-18) source
- Her campaign website says she strongly disagrees with the Citizens United decision and will support legislation to increase transparency in campaign finance. (2026) source
Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
- Her official website says she partnered with Sen. Warnock to pass a law capping the cost of insulin at 35 dollars a month for seniors. (2026) source
Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave program. (2025-09-16) source
- Cosponsored the Healthy Families Act, which would let workers earn paid sick days. (2026-02-12) source
Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
- Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
Supreme Court reformNo single answer fitsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Cosponsored the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 3513). (2026-07-27) source
Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidenceAid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.