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Georgia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Sanford Bishop Democratic · Incumbent Sanford D. Bishop Jr. is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 1993. Full profile → Matt Day Republican Republican businessman Matt Day challenges incumbent Sanford Bishop in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueSanford Bishop
Democratic
Matt Day
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, tax relief, and small business growth Voted 65 yes · 27 no · 2 missedSupports cutting government size and recruiting manufacturing jobs
HousingSupports affordable housing, foreclosure prevention, and fair housing Voted 3 yes · 2 no Proposes privately operated transitional housing facility near Albany
Health careSupports the ACA and affordable, accessible health care Voted 23 yes · 10 no Opposes PBMs; supports rural health care and pharmacists
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform with border security Voted 6 yes · 19 no Supports border security, work visas; opposes amnesty
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports legal abortion access; opposes government restrictions Voted 4 no Opposes abortion; pledges to fight for the unborn
EducationSupports increased federal education funding and programs Voted 12 yes · 17 no · 1 missedOpposes 'woke ideology'; supports practical skills in schools
Climate & energySupports domestic energy development including renewables and nuclear Voted 47 yes · 66 no · 2 missedOpposes pollution; supports natural farming methods for environmental protection
Crime & public safetySupports resources for law enforcement and crime prevention programs Voted 50 yes · 28 no Pledges to eradicate cartels, drugs, and empower law enforcement
Taxes & budgetSupports tax relief without burdening future generations; backs balanced budget Voted 24 yes · 35 no · 2 missedPledges no income tax rate increases; supports cutting government to balance budget
GunsSupports Second Amendment with commonsense background check measures Voted 2 yes · 6 no Pledges to sponsor legislation protecting gun owners' rights
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights protections and free and fair elections Voted 5 yes · 11 no Supports congressional term limits, transparency, and fair elections
Foreign policy & defenseSupports NATO leadership, Ukraine sovereignty, and congressional war powers Voted 82 yes · 25 no · 4 missedSupports strongest military; restricts foreign aid to American-made goods only

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