U.S. House District 10: Trump-endorsed Republican faces Democratic nurse
State Rep. Houston Gaines, who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement, bested two opponents to win the Republican primary in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District.
He will face Pamela DeLancy, who won the Democratic primary on Tuesday.
Three Democrats and three Republicans competed in their party primaries for this seat, one of a handful of open Georgia congressional districts this year.
The incumbent, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, is running for U.S. Senate instead of seeking another term. Because the district leans heavily Republican, the candidates in that primary drew the most attention.
Georgia’s 10th Congressional District includes counties in central Georgia just east of metro Atlanta, including the city of Athens.
Collins won reelection in 2024 with 63% of the vote.
Here are the candidates:
Democrat:
Pamela DeLancy
DeLancy is a retired Army nurse colonel who now works as a registered nurse. Access to healthcare and services for veterans are key components of her platform.
Republican:
Houston Gaines
State Rep. Houston Gaines has the backing of Trump and other Republican Party leaders. He also has a clear fundraising advantage headed into the primary.
He lives in Athens, where he was born and raised, and he works at an engineering firm.
About the Author
Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State.
