GA-01 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic school administrator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderFemale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundPublic school administrator
EducationGeorgia Southern University — B.S. (Early Childhood Education)
Notable personal detailsKandiss Taylor is a Republican political candidate in Georgia who ran for governor in 2022 and announced a 2026 campaign for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District. She has worked in public education administration and has described her background as including school counseling. She has stated she earned degrees from Georgia Southern University and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting or eliminating state income tax and favors tax reductions as part of her economic agenda, while expressing concern about avoiding large increases in property taxes when making such changes.
Healthcare
The candidate supports maintaining Medicare and Medicaid but opposes additional taxpayer-funded government healthcare programs; she emphasizes expanding mental-health services, school counselors, and faith-based recovery programs rather than broad public insurance expansions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the U.S. border and stronger border protection measures while emphasizing community safety alongside border security. Positions emphasize working with President Trump to secure the border and prioritize enforcement over expanded immigration pathways.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion and supports criminalizing abortion upon proof of pregnancy, advocating for the strongest possible restrictions. The candidate describes herself as pro‑life and has campaigned on ending abortion access in Georgia.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has expressed skepticism about human-driven climate change and promoted claims that extreme weather events are manufactured or manipulated. Her campaign messaging emphasizes 'American energy dominance' and support for fossil fuel–friendly policies rather than aggressive emissions regulation or large-scale climate interventions.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses strong support for Second Amendment rights and opposes new legal limits on gun access. Campaign materials and interviews state a commitment to protecting gun ownership and rejecting gun-control measures.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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