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Amanda
Hollowell

Democratic nominee for Georgia's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election

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15
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10
endorsements
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Background

Amanda Hollowell is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Georgia's 1st Congressional District, running in the November 3 general election for the open seat vacated after incumbent Rep. Buddy Carter declined to seek reelection. She won the Democratic primary runoff on June 16, 2026, advancing to the general election. 1017

Hollowell's career spans organizing, advocacy, and campaign strategy. Her campaign biography describes roles at Color Of Change (where she serves as Chief of Campaigns), When We All Vote, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, and 9to5 Georgia. Vote Smart's profile also notes earlier work in education, event planning, and sales. 19

She holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, though public biographies differ on her field of study — her campaign biography cites American Studies, while an older TEDx Savannah biography describes it as business communication. 126 Her campaign describes her as rooted in Georgia's 1st District, with public profiles noting Savannah, Georgia as her current residence and Palm Springs, California as her place of origin. 1319

Hollowell has received endorsements from organizations including the Georgia Working Families Party and Higher Heights for America PAC, and this is reported to be her first run for public office. 286

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Georgia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change
Website
amandaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    debate
    Debate status uncertain: Hollowell willing but Kingston camp said to have rejected proposed forum

    WJCL reported both candidates said they were willing to debate, but no date had been announced. A Current report said Hollowell had been told the Kingston campaign rejected a proposed October 6 WSAV forum and had not offered another date. Hollowell said she would challenge Kingston to a forum in any format on any date he chose. No agreement was confirmed.

    Chatham Elections Supervisor Resigns, Campaigns Rev Up · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Hollowell outlines 10-point affordability plan in WJCL candidate interview

    In interviews reported by WJCL, Hollowell highlighted a 10-point affordability plan focused on protecting unions, raising the minimum wage, and treating housing and accessible health care as workforce issues. She said she would work across party lines.

    Georgia's 1st Congressional District candidates outline ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 3
    filing
    Hollowell reports $7,388 cash on hand vs. Kingston's $294,092 as of June 30

    A Current report citing FEC data showed Hollowell had $7,388 cash on hand at the end of the June 30 reporting period, compared with Kingston's $294,092. Hollowell had raised approximately $162,500 total through June 30, including candidate loans. Newer FEC data was expected later in October.

    Kingston stays the Trump course - The Current GA · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Hollowell opposes Project Camellia data center, touts no-corporate-money campaign

    WSAV reported Hollowell opposed the proposed Project Camellia data center in Effingham County and supported a broader moratorium on data-center development. She stated she does not take corporate money and said her campaign had more than 400 local donors.

    Hollowell weighs in on gas prices, data centers ahead of midterms · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 15
    endorsement
    Pete Buttigieg endorses Amanda Hollowell in GA-01 race

    Hollowell announced an endorsement from former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. WSAV also reported endorsements from Reps. Ro Khanna and Hank Johnson and Savannah Mayor Van Johnson.

    Pete Buttigieg endorses Amanda Hollowell in Georgia's first congressional race · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 16
    news
    Hollowell wins Democratic primary runoff to become GA-01 nominee

    Amanda Hollowell won the Democratic primary runoff with 12,618 votes against Joyce Marie Griggs's 11,206, securing the Democratic nomination for Georgia's 1st Congressional District.

    Jim Kingston | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Ruwa Romman, Georgia state representative official
    Named in campaign's May 19 runoff summary; date not specified amandaforga.com
  • The PAC for Georgia's Youth organization
    Named in campaign's May 19 runoff summary; no separate endorsement date specified amandaforga.com
  • Political Revolution organization
    Named in campaign's May 19 runoff summary; no separate endorsement date specified amandaforga.com
  • Black Voters Matter Action PAC organization
    Named in campaign's April 30 announcement; no separate endorsement date specified amandaforga.com
  • Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative official
    Named in WSAV/Yahoo report alongside Buttigieg endorsement; date not specified yahoo.com
  • Hank Johnson, U.S. Representative official
    Named in WSAV/Yahoo report alongside Buttigieg endorsement; date not specified yahoo.com
  • The Collective PAC organization
    Named in campaign's April 30 announcement; no separate endorsement date specified amandaforga.com
  • Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation official
    Endorsed Hollowell in Georgia's 1st Congressional District race yahoo.com · Sep 15, 2026
  • Moms Demand Action organization
    Campaign reported 'Gun Sense Candidate' distinction from Moms Demand Action on April 30, 2026 amandaforga.com · Apr 30, 2026
  • Van R. Johnson II, Mayor of Savannah official
    Savannah Mayor endorsed Hollowell for Congress amandaforga.com · Apr 22, 2026
  • Higher Heights for America PAC organization
    Endorsement date per campaign's April 22 announcement amandaforga.com · Apr 14, 2026
  • Georgia Working Families Party organization
    Party announcement dated March 20, 2026; campaign's April 22 announcement cites March 19 workingfamilies.org · Mar 20, 2026
  • Katrena Felder, former Waycross city commissioner official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Edna Jackson, Georgia state representative and former Savannah mayor official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Otis S. Johnson, former Savannah mayor official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Patrick Underwood, Walthourville City Council member official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Anne Allen Westbrook, Georgia state representative official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Derek Mallow, Georgia state senator official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026
  • Yterenickia "YT" Bell, Clarkston City Council member official
    Endorsed in state and local leaders announcement amandaforga.com · Mar 3, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$162K
Spent
$156K
Cash on hand
$7,389

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6GA01158(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Georgia's 1st Congressional District candidates outline ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Join the Movement for Change — Amanda Hollowell for GA(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Kingston stays the Trump course - The Current GA(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Hollowell weighs in on gas prices, data centers ahead of midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Issues — Amanda Hollowell for GA(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Jim Kingston | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  7. [7] Chatham Elections Supervisor Resigns, Campaigns Rev Up(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  8. [8] Pete Buttigieg endorses Amanda Hollowell in Georgia's first ... - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  9. [9] Pete Buttigieg endorses Amanda Hollowell in Georgia's first congressional race(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  10. [10] June 17 - Amanda Hollowell advances to General Election for US House of Representatives District 1(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2026
  11. [11] Amanda Hollowell for Congress Looks Forward to Runoff Election ...(opens in a new tab) May 19, 2026
  12. [12] Amanda Hollowell Announces Major Endorsements in GA-01 ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  13. [13] Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II Endorses Amanda Hollowell for ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
  14. [14] Georgia WFP Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Mar 20, 2026
  15. [15] State and Local Leaders Endorse Amanda Hollowell for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
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