2026 Congressional Candidate Policy Positions
Georgia
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Women’s reproductive rights
Identifies as pro‑choice and has pledged to confirm only those federal judges who will uphold Roe v. Wade.
Opposes Georgia’s 6‑week abortion ban: He feels it is a threat to women’s health and medical privacy.Gun control laws
Advocates robust gun control reforms such as universal background checks, safe storage, licensing, and bans on assault-style weapons. He's aligned with major gun safety organizations and helped enact bipartisan legislation. Public safety proponent, but is also not against law-abiding gun-owners.Immigrant policies
Balanced approach to immigration policies. He believes they should be firm but humane. He is not in favor of ICE interventions and supports children's immigration rights.LGBTQ policies
Ossoff is one of the first pro‑equality senators from Georgia. He plays a central role in advancing LGBTQ+ protections at the federal level. His advocacy spans grassroots outreach, legislative sponsorship, and support for underserved LGBTQ+ communities and transgender youth safety.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
Overall, he advocates a broad strategy to ensure that education, healthcare, and housing are accessible, affordable, and equitable for all Georgians—especially those historically underserved. -
Women’s reproductive rights
Buddy Carter’s position on women’s reproductive rights is indicative of his conservative pro‑life values. He consistently supports restricting abortion and limiting federal aid, emphasizing his belief that decisions on this issue should be made by states reflecting local community standards rather than by federal mandates.Gun control laws
Carter is known for being a heavilly pro-gun, conservative legislator. He has consistently opposed expanded gun regulations and supports policies that favor gun owners’ rights, for example, nationwide concealed carry reciprocity and emphasizes enforcement of existing laws and mental health initiatives over new restrictions.Immigrant policies
A staunch defender of hard-line immigration enforcement, prioritizing border security, sanctuary city funding restrictions, and opposing amnesty or citizenship documentation. He has backed some exceptions such as military-based residency for retirees. His immigration stance is conservative and he has not demonstrated flexibility in this area.LGBTQ policies
Carter holds socially conservative views on LGBTQ issues: opposing federal marriage protections, rejecting transgender service and care in the military, and resisting federal nondiscrimination measures—often citing religious or states’-rights reasoning.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
Buddy Carter’s strongest public commitment lies in healthcare—driven by his pharmacy background and focus on rural access. Education and housing have not featured prominently in his federal agenda regarding equal access.