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Georgia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 12

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Richard "Rick" W. Allen Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Rick W. Allen of Georgia's 12th District, incumbent since 2015 and construction company founder. Full profile → Ceretta Smith Democratic Ceretta Smith is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Rick Allen in Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueRichard "Rick" W. Allen
Republican
Ceretta Smith
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports free-market economics, tax reform, and deregulation Voted 90 yes · 3 no · 1 missedSupports good-paying jobs, small business support, and rural economic growth
HousingSupports reducing regulatory barriers and safe affordable housing Voted 5 yes Supports expanding affordable housing and protecting renters
Health careSupports lower-cost healthcare and small business coverage options Voted 33 yes Supports expanding affordable healthcare access for all
ImmigrationSupports stricter border enforcement and deportation of criminal noncitizens Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports border security alongside fair immigration processes
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports Hyde Amendment and heartbeat protections Voted 4 yes Supports reproductive freedom and women's access to healthcare
EducationSupports restoring local control of education and expanding school choice Voted 30 yes Supports fair funding for public schools and educator support
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy strategy including nuclear expansion Voted 107 yes · 6 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Voted 77 yes · 1 missedSupports accountability for federal officers and safer communities
Taxes & budgetSupports making 2017 tax cuts permanent; calls it a middle-class tax cut Voted 58 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports Congressional authority over federal spending
GunsOpposes gun-control legislation; defends Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes Supports common-sense gun safety measures
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal elections Voted 15 yes · 1 missedSupports free elections, fair maps, and campaign finance reform
Foreign policy & defenseSupports increased defense spending and military superiority; backs U.S.-Israel cooperation Voted 100 yes · 10 no · 1 missedEmphasizes national security paired with government accountability

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