Question 1

Who should I vote for in Georgia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 25 Georgia races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Georgia Senate?

Accepted Answer

Mike Collins has the strongest record in the Georgia U.S. Senate race. Mike Collins scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jon Ossoff at 65, as of October 9, 2026. Mike Collins's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jon Ossoff's highest marks are command of the job and integrity. Elbert "Al" Bartell (3 of 15 criteria), Christina Loren Clement (1 of 15 criteria) and Cassandra Easton (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Georgia Governor?

Accepted Answer

Keisha Lance Bottoms has the strongest record in the Georgia governor's race. Keisha Lance Bottoms scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Rick Jackson at 57, as of October 9, 2026. Keisha Lance Bottoms's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Rick Jackson's highest marks are roots in the constituency and management. David C. Byrne (0 of 15 criteria), Jacqueline Angela DaCosta (0 of 15 criteria), Deb Broughton Davis (0 of 15 criteria), Milton J. Lofton (0 of 15 criteria), David Leon Moreland (0 of 15 criteria), Leland Jake Olinger II (0 of 15 criteria) and Andrew Pacetti (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Georgia Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Brian Strickland has the strongest record in the Georgia attorney general race. Brian Strickland scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tanya Miller at 63, as of October 9, 2026. Brian Strickland's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tanya Miller's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Georgia Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Tim Fleming has the strongest record in the Georgia secretary of state race. Tim Fleming scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Penny Brown Reynolds at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Tim Fleming's highest marks are command of the job and relevant experience. Penny Brown Reynolds's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Georgia Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Greg Dolezal has the strongest record in the Georgia lieutenant governor race. Greg Dolezal scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Josh McLaurin at 64, as of October 9, 2026. Greg Dolezal's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Josh McLaurin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Tyler Harper has the strongest record in the Georgia commissioner of agriculture race. Tyler Harper scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Tyler Harper's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Katherine Juhan-Arnold (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in Georgia Commissioner of Insurance?

Accepted Answer

John King has the strongest record in the Georgia commissioner of insurance race. John King scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Keisha Sean Waites at 55, as of October 9, 2026. John King's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Keisha Sean Waites's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in Georgia Commissioner of Labor?

Accepted Answer

Bárbara Rivera Holmes has the strongest record in the Georgia commissioner of labor race. Bárbara Rivera Holmes scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Nikki Porcher at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Bárbara Rivera Holmes's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Nikki Porcher's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in Georgia State School Superintendent?

Accepted Answer

Richard Woods has the strongest record in the Georgia state school superintendent race. Richard Woods scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Richard Woods's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lydia Powell (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in Georgia Public Service Commissioner, District 3?

Accepted Answer

Peter Hubbard has the strongest record in the Georgia public service commissioner, district 3 race. Peter Hubbard scores 57 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Fitz Johnson at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Peter Hubbard's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Fitz Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in Georgia Public Service Commissioner, District 5?

Accepted Answer

Shelia Edwards has the strongest record in the Georgia public service commissioner, district 5 race. Shelia Edwards scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Josh Tolbert at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Shelia Edwards's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in GA-01?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Georgia's 1st Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Amanda Hollowell (7 of 15 criteria) and Jim Kingston (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in GA-02?

Accepted Answer

Sanford Bishop has the strongest record in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. Sanford Bishop scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Sanford Bishop's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Matt Day (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in GA-03?

Accepted Answer

Brian Jack has the strongest record in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District. Brian Jack scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Maura Keller at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Brian Jack's highest marks are command of the job and showing up. Maura Keller's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in GA-04?

Accepted Answer

Hank Johnson has the strongest record in Georgia's 4th Congressional District. Hank Johnson scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Hank Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jim Duffie (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in GA-05?

Accepted Answer

Nikema Williams has the strongest record in Georgia's 5th Congressional District. Nikema Williams scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Nikema Williams's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. John Salvesen (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in GA-06?

Accepted Answer

Lucy McBath has the strongest record in Georgia's 6th Congressional District. Lucy McBath scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Lucy McBath's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kevin Martin (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 19

Who should I vote for in GA-07?

Accepted Answer

Rich McCormick has the strongest record in Georgia's 7th Congressional District. Rich McCormick scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tony Kozycki at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Rich McCormick's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tony Kozycki's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 20

Who should I vote for in GA-08?

Accepted Answer

Austin Scott has the strongest record in Georgia's 8th Congressional District. Austin Scott scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kelly Esti at 47, as of October 9, 2026. Austin Scott's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 21

Who should I vote for in GA-09?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Clyde has the strongest record in Georgia's 9th Congressional District. Andrew Clyde scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Andrew Clyde's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Caitlyn Gegen (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 22

Who should I vote for in GA-10?

Accepted Answer

Houston Gaines has the strongest record in Georgia's 10th Congressional District. Houston Gaines scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Pamela DeLancy at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Houston Gaines's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Pamela DeLancy's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Tabitha Johnson-Green (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 23

Who should I vote for in GA-11?

Accepted Answer

John Cowan has the strongest record in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. John Cowan scores 50 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. John Cowan's highest marks are communication. Chris Harden (7 of 15 criteria), Amanda James (3 of 15 criteria) and Natalie Richoz (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 24

Who should I vote for in GA-12?

Accepted Answer

Rick Allen has the strongest record in Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Rick Allen scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ceretta Smith at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Rick Allen's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ceretta Smith's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 25

Who should I vote for in GA-13?

Accepted Answer

Jasmine Clark has the strongest record in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Jasmine Clark scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jasmine Clark's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jonathan Chavez (6 of 15 criteria) and Antoine F. Kelley Jr. (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 26

Who should I vote for in GA-14?

Accepted Answer

Clay Fuller has the strongest record in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Clay Fuller scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Shawn Harris at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Clay Fuller's highest marks are showing up and relevant experience. Shawn Harris's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Jonathan R. McHugh (0 of 15 criteria) and Robert A. Ruszkowski (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Georgia?

U.S. Senate, Georgia

Governor of Georgia

Attorney General of Georgia

Secretary of State of Georgia

Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia

Commissioner of Insurance of Georgia

Commissioner of Labor of Georgia

State School Superintendent of Georgia

Public Service Commissioner, District 3 of Georgia

Public Service Commissioner, District 5 of Georgia

U.S. House, Georgia 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 8th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 9th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 10th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 11th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 12th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 13th Congressional District

U.S. House, Georgia 14th Congressional District