Race · November 3, 2026
U.S. House · Georgia's 12th District
2 candidates on the ballot.1,
How this race is decided: If no candidate wins a majority (more than half of the votes), the top two finishers meet in a runoff on December 1, 2026.6
§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Rick W. Allen | Ceretta Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Republican1, | Democrat1, |
| Status | Incumbent7 | Challenger |
| Raised | $1,265,488 through October 14, 20268 | $47,693 through October 14, 20269 |
| Cash on hand | $1,464,8658 | $12,3189 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Rick W. Allen — 6 issues
- US Department of EducationAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website says the federal government’s one-size-fits-all approach to education hurts students, and that he worked to pass the Every Student Succeeds Act, which it says moves education decisions to parents, teachers and local officials.10
- Child tax creditAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website lists among his accomplishments doubling the child tax credit to $2,000.11
- Medicare AdvantageAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website says he was working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to make sure the Medicare Advantage program can continue with stable funding, and that he supported a bill to make sure seniors can keep their doctors.12
- Business tax breaksAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website says he voted to cut small business taxes by 40% to help create jobs and economic growth.11
- Federal income tax ratesAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website says that in Congress he cut taxes on the middle class, including lowering personal tax rates, and that he would continue to keep the economy growing.11
- Federal spending levelsAn earlier issue page still on his campaign website says he was looking for ways to cut government waste and out-of-control spending, and that money reserved for Social Security and Medicare should not be used to fund other government programs.12
Ceretta Smith — 5 issues
- Abortion lawHer campaign website lists defending civil, human and reproductive rights among her priorities.13
- Union organizing rulesHer campaign website says she would protect workers’ freedom to organize.13
- Term limits for CongressHer campaign website says she signed the U.S. Term Limits commitment as a candidate for the 120th Congress.13
- Help for first-time homebuyersHer campaign website lists among her housing priorities paths to homeownership for first-time buyers.13
- High-speed internet accessHer campaign website says she would invest in housing, broadband and transportation in every part of the district.13
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.