Who's running in Georgia's 3rd congressional district
2 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
2 candidates · ballot order · Brian Jack currently holds this seat
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceThe candidate's stated positions and basic record are documented, but coverage is thin — often little independent reporting, or criticism from only one side.What would raise it: More independent reporting, a documented voting record, or published criticism from a named opponent would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Support for Israel; he is endorsed by AIPAC.
The Republican legislative agenda in Congress.
Border security and immigration enforcement.
Economic growth in the south-west Atlanta suburbs.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
U.S. Representative for the 3rd District since January 2025; elected in 2024 with 66.3%.
White House director of political affairs in President Trump's first term; later an aide to Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
From Peachtree City; unopposed for the Republican nomination in the May 19, 2026 primary.
Arguments in favor
AIPAC endorsed his re-election, and he drew no Republican primary opponent in a district where the primary is normally the contest that matters.
— AIPAC
Arguments against
His Democratic opponent calls him one of the out-of-touch Washington extremists stripping away health care and veterans' benefits, and argues his voting record shows he stands with the president rather than the district.
— Maura Keller, his Democratic opponent
What we couldn’t verify
His campaign also makes a case for him based on his own experience and seniority — his campaign points to his years running political affairs in the Trump White House and working for the Speaker as unusual access for a first-term member — but that is the candidate describing himself rather than an argument made by anyone else, so it is recorded here and in his record rather than presented alongside the criticism of him.
Jack's response to Keller's characterisation was not established from sources read.
As a first-term member his voting record is short and no independent reporting critical of him by name was found.
His 2026 fundraising was not established from sources read.
Veterans' benefits and health care, drawing on her Army service and VA work.
Workers' rights; she is endorsed by the Georgia AFL-CIO.
Health care access.
Gun violence prevention; she is a recognised candidate of Moms Demand Action.
Reproductive rights; she is endorsed by the Feminist Majority.
Mental health policy.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel with 26 years of service; works in Veterans Affairs health care.
Democratic nominee for this district in 2024; lost to Brian Jack by about two to one.
Won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary with about 61% against George Melville Johnson.
Endorsed by the Georgia AFL-CIO, March On PAC, Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Common Defense, Hold the Line and the Feminist Majority.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Keller by name could be found. Searched: her name with 'criticism', with 'opponent', against National Republican Congressional Committee material, against Brian Jack's campaign, and against Times-Georgian and AJC coverage. Because no case against her exists on the record, no case for her is presented either, even though her own endorsement list is substantial.
Her endorsements include the Georgia AFL-CIO and several veterans' organisations, listed above under record.
Her fundraising was not established from sources read; the district is heavily Republican.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
Georgia held its primary on May 19, 2026, with runoffs on June 16. Republican incumbent Brian Jack drew no primary opponent; Democrat Maura Keller won her primary with about 61% against George Melville Johnson. This is a rematch of 2024, when Jack beat Keller roughly two to one. The district runs from the south-western Atlanta suburbs to the Alabama line and is heavily Republican. Roster confirmed against Ballotpedia and Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporting. Criticism of Keller by name could not be found, so her entry carries no arguments in either column.
This is one contest on a longer ballot
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