GA-01 Democratic nominee?
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Overview
Current roleUnion representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundUnion representative
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EducationJohn Brown University (graduate)
Notable personal detailsRandy Zurcher is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in Savannah as a union representative and is also a licensed Realtor. He previously served two terms on the Fayetteville, Arkansas City Council and has lived in Savannah since 2003.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using tax policy to fund affordable housing and criticizes tax cuts for the ultra‑wealthy; favors public financing and disclosure reforms to reduce big‑money influence in politics. Emphasizes protecting earned benefits and opposing policies that cut social services while expanding targeted tax credits to support working families and affordable housing.
Healthcare
The candidate states that healthcare is a right and pledges to protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, oppose cuts or privatization, fight to lower prescription drug costs, and expand access to preventive care and services for seniors and rural communities.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes recent increases in federal immigration enforcement and supports rolling back enhanced ICE actions; he frames immigrants as part of the communities he represents and has participated in local protests against ICE activity. His public statements emphasize reducing enforcement escalations rather than proposing expansion of border enforcement measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying a federal right to abortion, defends privacy in personal medical decisions, and commits to ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive health services including contraception and abortion care.
Climate & Energy
Supports rejoining the Paris Agreement, restoring EPA environmental protections, and investing in renewable energy (including offshore wind), along with measures to protect public lands and reduce single-use plastics. Advocates reinstating regulations rolled back at the federal level and promoting clean energy development.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and identifies as a gun owner while endorsing common-sense safety measures including stronger child access prevention laws, expanded/background checks, cooling-off periods, smart-gun technology, and community violence intervention programs.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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