Matt
Day
Republican businessman Matt Day challenges incumbent Sanford Bishop in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Matt Day is the Republican nominee for U.S. House in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election, challenging long-serving Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop. Born and raised in Southeast Georgia, Day lives part time in Georgetown, Georgia, and spent much of his career in Coffee County. He has no prior elected office; Smarter.Vote describes him as a first-time candidate. 147
Day's background is in business and construction. His campaign biography states he founded Glaziers on Demand in 2013, a company serving the glass and construction trades, and Glazier Nation in 2019, serving broader construction trades. He also launched ChoreNab, a manufacturing-related venture, in 2025. His campaign additionally lists experience in real estate development, timber, and cattle. A September 2026 news report described him as a retired construction executive. 4510
Day attended South Georgia College and East Central Technical School, though his campaign biography does not specify degrees earned or graduation years. He is pitching a business-minded approach to the race, emphasizing economic and national policy issues. 310
The FEC lists Day as a Republican candidate under identifier H6GA01182. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 118
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Georgia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- votemattday.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12pollElection model gives Bishop 99% win probability vs. Day's 1% in GA-02
The Vico Midterm Tracker listed incumbent Sanford Bishop at a 99% win probability and Day at 1% as of October 12. This is a model forecast, not a poll or official result; the tracker's candidate data were retrieved September 28.
Georgia — US Midterm Tracker 2026 · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsDay outlines 20-point agriculture plan and 'Albany Resurrection Plan' in interview
In a report based on an interview with The Albany Herald, the Houston Home Journal detailed Day's policy proposals including a 20-point agriculture plan, an 'Albany Resurrection Plan' for property rehabilitation and small business support, a transitional facility for homeless people, opposition to a Mitchell County natural-gas plant, and an immigration stance supporting tougher enforcement without amnesty.
Republican Matt Day pitches business-minded challenge to Sanford ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsInside Elections rates GA-02 'Solid Democratic'; race context reported alongside Day interview
The Houston Home Journal noted that Inside Elections rated the GA-02 race 'Solid Democratic' and cited a Democratic-leaning partisan baseline of 7.3 percentage points. This is a race rating and baseline, not a poll result.
Republican Matt Day pitches business-minded challenge to Sanford ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsDay spends days simulating homelessness in Macon to raise awareness
13WMAZ reported that Day spent several days in Macon carrying a wagon and basic supplies, doing odd jobs and researching available services, saying he wanted to draw attention to homelessness and give people experiencing it a voice.
Georgia Congressional candidate goes homeless in Macon, hoping to bring awareness · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsDay's campaign finance report shows ~$142,700 raised, $1,768 cash on hand
FEC-based figures reported by the Houston Home Journal show roughly $142,700 in total receipts through June 30, with about $68,700 coming from Day himself, $1,768 cash on hand, and $50,000 in outstanding debt.
Republican Matt Day pitches business-minded challenge to Sanford ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingMatt Day wins Republican primary uncontested for GA-02
Day won the Republican nomination for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District without opposition, setting up a general election challenge against incumbent Democratic Rep. Sanford Bishop.
Matt Day (R) – GA-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Stephen Acorn officialCandidate for Georgia State House District 137; listed under 'Featured Endorsements' on Day's campaign website; no date provided. votemattday.com
- Wayne Johnson officialFormer U.S. Representative from Georgia's 2nd District and declared Republican candidate; listed under 'Featured Endorsements' on Day's campaign website; no date provided. votemattday.com
- David Schwieterman (Patriots of Action) organizationListed under 'Featured Endorsements' on Day's campaign website; no date provided. votemattday.com
- Cary Moore officialDeclared Republican candidate for Georgia State House District 150; listed under 'Featured Endorsements' on Day's campaign website; no date provided. votemattday.com
- Chuck Hand officialCandidate for Georgia State Senate District 15; listed under 'Featured Endorsements' on Day's campaign website; no date provided. votemattday.com
- Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) organizationGRA state endorsement convention held March 21, 2026; lists 'CD 02: Matt Day' among endorsed candidates. georgiara.com · Mar 21, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $217K
- Spent
- $217K
- Cash on hand
- $0
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6GA01182(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Georgia — US Midterm Tracker 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Matt Day (R) – GA-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] National Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Re-Election Pledges(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Republican Matt Day pitches business-minded challenge to Sanford ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Georgia Congressional candidate goes homeless in Macon, hoping to bring awareness(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] 2026 GRA Endorsements - The Georgia Republican Assembly(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
- [8] Matt Day for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2025