The GA Files · 2026 Candidates

U.S. House — District 6

Lucy McBath (D) vs. Kevin Martin (R)

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D

Lucy McBath

Democratic incumbent

A Democrat first elected in 2018 after the gun killing of her son Jordan Davis turned her into a national gun-safety advocate. A former flight attendant, she has won repeatedly in metro-Atlanta seats redrawn by Republicans and briefly explored a 2026 run for governor before seeking re-election. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Previously held

  • U.S. House (GA-06/GA-07, 2019–present)
  • National gun-safety advocate (Everytown/Moms Demand Action)
  • Former Delta flight attendant

Top contributors

Backed by teacher-union, corporate, and insurance PACs — the American Federation of Teachers, Cox Enterprises, AFLAC, and Primerica are among her largest givers. She also moved about $24,000 from a 2026 governor exploratory committee she briefly stood up. Filed with the FEC.

  • $10,000.00American Federation of Teachers COPE (labor)
  • $10,000.00Cox Enterprises PAC (media)
  • $10,000.00AFLAC PAC (insurance)
  • $8,000.00Primerica PAC (financial services)
  • $5,000.00Defend the Vote (voting rights)

$756,529 raised · $621,002 cash on hand — as of Apr 29, 2026 (FEC latest filing).

Source: FEC — Lucy McBath

Where they stand

Federal spending & debt

A pragmatic Democrat who backs her party's spending priorities and debt-limit increases to avoid default while emphasizing kitchen-table affordability.

Source: McBath — House site · Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Education

Supports expanded public-school funding, teacher pay, and student-debt relief.

Source: McBath — House site
Healthcare

A two-time cancer survivor who champions the ACA, protections for pre-existing conditions, and lower drug prices.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Social Security reform

Opposes cuts and supports protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Source: McBath — House site
Minimum Wage

Supports raising the federal minimum wage.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Homelessness

Backs federal affordable-housing investment.

Source: McBath — House site
Veterans Affairs

Supports strengthening VA care and benefits.

Source: McBath — House site
Immigration

Supports a path to citizenship and protections for Dreamers.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Gun Control

Her signature issue — she entered politics after her son Jordan Davis was shot and killed, and is a leading House voice for universal background checks and assault-weapons restrictions.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Abortion

Supports abortion rights and codifying Roe-era protections.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
LGBTQ+

Supports LGBTQ+ equality and the Equality Act.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
DEI

A Congressional Black Caucus member who defends diversity and equity programs.

Source: McBath — House site
Marijuana

Supports federal marijuana decriminalization and reform.

Source: Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath
Data centers & AI

Has not made AI or data centers a focus; her work centers on gun safety and healthcare.

Source: McBath — House site

Scandals

None documented.

GA Files fact sheet · Ballotpedia — Lucy McBath

R

Kevin Martin

Republican nominee

A Smyrna financial controller and lifelong 6th-District resident running as a “conservative Christian” challenger to Lucy McBath. He won a contested GOP primary, but the metro-Atlanta district leans strongly Democratic, making this an uphill race.

Previously held

  • Financial controller, Smyrna
  • Lifelong GA-06 resident

Top contributors

An underfunded challenge in a Democratic-leaning district — FEC filings show only about $10,000 raised, with no itemized individual or PAC money reported (largely self-financed). No donor base to report.

$10,320 raised · $100 cash on hand — as of Mar 31, 2026 (FEC latest filing).

Source: FEC — Kevin Martin · Kevin Martin — campaign

Where they stand

Federal spending & debt

Runs on conservative, common-sense fiscal values and cutting government waste; detailed policy is still developing.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Education

Supports parental rights and conservative education values; no detailed plan released.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Healthcare

Favors market-based healthcare; no detailed plan released.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Social Security reform

Has not detailed a Social Security position.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Minimum Wage

Has not detailed a minimum-wage position; aligns with GOP skepticism of mandated increases.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Homelessness

Has not addressed housing or homelessness.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Veterans Affairs

Has not detailed veterans policy.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Immigration

Aligns with Republican border-enforcement positions.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Gun Control

A Second Amendment supporter opposing new restrictions.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Abortion

Runs on Christian-conservative values and opposes abortion.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
LGBTQ+

Has not detailed LGBTQ+ positions; runs on socially conservative values.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
DEI

Aligns with GOP opposition to DEI mandates.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Marijuana

Has not staked out a marijuana position.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign
Data centers & AI

Has not addressed AI or data-center policy.

Source: Kevin Martin — campaign

Scandals

None documented.

Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed and reflect stated positions; allegations or unresolved matters are labeled as such, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Last updated 2026-06-17.