Jim
Duffie
Republican nominee challenging incumbent Hank Johnson in Georgia's 4th Congressional District, 2026
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Background
Jim Duffie is the Republican nominee for Georgia's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Democrat Henry "Hank" Johnson Jr. 46
Duffie has lived in Atlanta for most of his life, graduating from Avondale High School and Georgia Tech. He served seven years in the U.S. Navy, including aboard the nuclear submarine USS Skate. 11
His professional career included real estate sales—during which he owned three companies—followed by work in the mortgage industry covering loan origination, company formation, sales, and sales management. He also served five years as state director of Georgians for Fair Taxation and is listed as a board member of that organization. 11
Duffie previously ran in the 2016 Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 81 but was unsuccessful. He won the 2026 Republican primary for GA-04 unopposed. 46
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Georgia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Board Member, Georgians for Fair Taxation
- Website
- jimduffie.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Sep 25newsDuffie did not respond to Decaturish candidate questionnaire at time of publication
Decaturish reported it sent a questionnaire to both candidates in the GA-04 race. Incumbent Hank Johnson responded, but Duffie had not responded at publication on September 25. The outlet said it would update the post if he did.
Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 4 | Voter Guide | decaturish.com · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsDuffie listed as Republican nominee for November 3 general election against incumbent Hank Johnson
A Political Media Monitor profile citing state election results confirmed Duffie as the Republican nominee on the November 3 ballot for Georgia's 4th Congressional District. The profile also noted Duffie's campaign committee had no periodic FEC report on file as of that date, with an October 15 quarterly deadline.
James Raymond Duffie (R) — U.S. Representative, GA-04 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingJim Duffie wins Republican primary for GA-04 unopposed with 17,390 votes (100%)
Duffie ran unopposed in the Republican primary for Georgia's 4th Congressional District, receiving 17,390 votes and 100% of the Republican primary vote. Hank Johnson was identified as the Democratic nominee.
James Raymond Duffie (R) — U.S. Representative, GA-04 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) organizationThe GRA listed 'CD 04: Jim Duffie' among candidates endorsed by a two-thirds membership majority at its 2026 State Endorsement Convention in Gainesville. georgiara.com · Mar 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6GA04194(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 4 | Voter Guide | decaturish.com(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [2] James Raymond Duffie (R) — U.S. Representative, GA-04(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [3] Jim Duffie(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [4] Jim Duffie for U.S. House 2026 - Georgia - Battleground Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [5] Georgia Congressional Candidate Spotlight: Jim Duffie(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
- [6] Congratulations to Our Endorsed Candidates!(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026