Caitlyn
Gegen
Democratic challenger running for Georgia's 9th Congressional District seat in November 2026
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Caitlyn Gegen is the Democratic nominee challenging the incumbent in Georgia's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a challenger with no prior elected or legislative office. 97
Gegen resides in Suwanee, Georgia, and holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and affairs and a master's in public administration from the University of Georgia (both 2021), as well as a master's in gender, peace, and security from the London School of Economics (2022). 35
Her professional background spans community organizing and public-sector work, including roles as a program manager at Bluebird PAC (2020–2021), member support officer at the London Borough of Camden (2022–2025), and program manager at The 2030 Project Inc. (2023–2024). At the time of her candidacy she was working as a barista at Starbucks. 35
Gegen has described her campaign platform as progressive, focused on systemic change, and including issues such as housing and energy access. She has emphasized community organizing experience as central to her candidacy. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Georgia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- caitlynforgeorgia.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11pollForecasting models rate Gegen as a heavy underdog against incumbent Clyde in GA-09
As of October 10–11, forecasting models rated Clyde as heavily favored. No public voter poll of the district had been located; the ratings reflect model estimates, not surveys. One model (Call the Map) rated Clyde at 99-in-100 odds.
Georgia’s 9th District 2026 Forecast: Gegen vs. Clyde · Seldon Beta · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsGeorgia voter guides list Gegen vs. Clyde as the GA-09 general election matchup
A Gray Media Georgia voter guide published September 30 and updated through October 12 lists Caitlyn Gegen (D) and Andrew Clyde (R) as the candidates in the November 3 general election for Georgia's 9th Congressional District.
Georgia voter guide: Candidates, ballot measures, key dates for ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingGegen's FEC fundraising report shows $43,387 raised and $4,670 cash on hand
Through June 30, Gegen's committee (C00937847) reported $43,387 raised, $38,718 spent, $4,670 cash on hand, and no debts. Republican incumbent Clyde's committee held $176,253 cash on hand at the same reporting point.
Georgia's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (GA-9) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingCaitlyn Gegen wins Democratic primary for GA-09 with ~60% of the vote
Gegen received 25,570 of 42,626 votes cast in the Democratic primary, securing roughly 60% and becoming the Democratic nominee to face Republican incumbent Andrew Clyde in November.
Caitlyn Gegen (D) — U.S. Representative, GA-09 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Gun Sense Voter organizationGun-safety advocacy group; listed as endorser on Prediction Edge candidate profile. Gun Sense Voter describes itself as a gun-safety candidate guide. predictionedge.com
- Georgia AFL-CIO unionListed as endorser on Prediction Edge candidate profile. 'AFL-CIO Georgia' also appears in the listing but is treated as the same organization. predictionedge.com
- UFCW Local 1996 unionListed as endorser on Prediction Edge candidate profile. predictionedge.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $43K
- Spent
- $39K
- Cash on hand
- $4,670
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6GA09284(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Georgia's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (GA-9)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Georgia voter guide: Candidates, ballot measures, key dates for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [3] Georgia’s 9th District 2026 Forecast: Gegen vs. Clyde · Seldon Beta(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [4] Caitlyn Gegen (D) — U.S. Representative, GA-09 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] Caitlyn Gegen - 2026 Election Polls & Odds | Prediction Edge(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [6] Caitlyn Gegen | BallotReady(opens in a new tab) May 19, 2026
- [7] Caitlyn Gegen, Georgia's 9th Congressional District - Jejune Magazine(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
- [8] Election preview: District 9 Democratic Primary - AccessWDUN(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
- [9] UGA alumna Caitlyn Gegen enters Georgia's 9th ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026