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Georgia GA-02 House2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

Sanford Bishop (D)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Feb 6, 2025
Solid D

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Nov 17, 2025
D +50
R +50
D +4

Race summary

Now the most senior member of the Blue Dog Coalition, Rep. Sanford Bishop has long been one of the Congressional Black Caucus’ most moderate voices.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

Primary Election: May 19, 2026

INCUMBENT

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INCUMBENT

Sanford Bishop

First Elected: 1992

Last General Election: 56.3%

Last Primary Election: 100.0%

Full Bio:
BISHOP, Sanford Dixon, Jr., a Representative from Georgia; born in Mobile, Mobile County, Ala., February 4, 1947; graduated from Central High School, Mobile, Ala., 1964; B.A., Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., 1968; J.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., 1971; lawyer, private practice; United States Army, 1969-1971; member of the Georgia state house of representatives, 1977-1991; member of the Georgia state senate, 1991-1993; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).

Source: Bioguide

CANDIDATES

Republicans

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DISTRICT DATA

Georgia - 02

Southwest: Albany, Columbus, Macon 

Population Breakdown

Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026

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Past Presidential Results from this District

2024 Election Results

Source: Dave Leip

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2020 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

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RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Apr 8, 2025

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