GA-01 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHealthcare executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundHealthcare executive
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EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing
Notable personal detailsKrista Penn is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked as a healthcare executive, including leadership roles at Southeast Georgia Health System, Memorial Health, and Augusta University Health. She also serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and has been described as an Afghanistan War veteran.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports improving access in rural areas by increasing providers and expanding telehealth, and favors driving innovation to lower healthcare costs while avoiding expanded government intervention.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports robust border enforcement while also endorsing legal immigration and policies that prioritize community safety and adherence to U.S. law. Her public materials emphasize securing the border as a priority alongside lawful immigration pathways.
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Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and policies to lower gas prices, and emphasizes protecting the coastline and environment while supporting local industries like tourism and fishing. Emphasizes market-friendly, pro-growth approaches rather than aggressive national emissions targets or explicit climate-agreement commitments in available statements.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protecting the Second Amendment and emphasizes ensuring public safety through lawful enforcement; frames public safety alongside support for veterans, first responders, and border security. Positions prioritize constitutional freedoms and backing law enforcement rather than new firearm restrictions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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