The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 14 U.S. representatives from the state of Georgia, one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including Governor of Georgia and U.S. Senator.
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia, 2014PartyVotesPercentageSeats BeforeSeats After+/– Republican 1,349,076 58.5% 9 10 +1 Democratic 956,361 41.5% 5 4 -1 Others 228 0.0% 0 0 - Totals 2,305,665 100.00% 14 14 ±0
By district Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia by district:
DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 95,337 60.91% 61,175 39.09% 0 0.00% 156,512 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 66,537 40.85% 96,363 59.15% 0 0.00% 162,900 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 3 156,277 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 156,277 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 0 0.00% 161,211 99.93% 109 0.07% 161,320 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 5 0 0.00% 170,326 100.00% 0 0.00% 170,326 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 6 139,018 66.04% 71,486 33.96% 0 0.00% 210,504 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 113,557 65.39% 60,112 34.61% 0 0.00% 173,669 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 129,938 99.91% 0 0.00% 119 0.09% 130,057 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 146,059 80.67% 34,988 19.33% 0 0.00% 181,047 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 10 130,703 66.52% 65,777 33.48% 0 0.00% 196,480 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 161,532 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 161,532 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 12 91,336 54.75% 75,478 45.25% 0 0.00% 166,814 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 13 0 0.00% 159,445 100.00% 0 0.00% 159,445 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 14 118,782 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 118,782 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,349,076 58.51% 956,361 41.48% 228 0.01% 2,305,665 100.00%
District 1
Incumbent Republican representative Jack Kingston did not run for re-election, instead running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Republican Saxby Chambliss.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Buddy Carter, state senator
Eliminated in primary Darwin Carter, former USDA official Jeff Chapman, state representative Bob Johnson, surgeon Earl Martin, physician John McCallum, venture capitalist
Withdrawn Stefan Jarvis, realtor David Schwarz, former congressional aide
Declined Jack Kingston, incumbent U.S. Representative
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BuddyCarter DarwinCarter JeffChapman BobJohnson JohnMcCallum UndecidedRosetta StoneRosetta Stone February 4, 2014 450 ± 3.5% 27% 2% 14% 2% 4% 51%
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brian Reese, UPS manager and minister
Eliminated in primary Marc Smith, navy veteran Amy Tavio, realtor
Withdrawn Lesli Messinger, businesswoman
Primary results
Runoff
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BuddyCarter (R) BrianReese (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 128 ± 11% 56% 38% 6%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 2
Incumbent Democratic representative Sanford Bishop has represented southwest Georgia since 1993.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sanford Bishop, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Greg Duke, optician and former Lee County School Board member
Eliminated in primary Vivian Childs, retired educator
Declined John House, business consultant, Army veteran and nominee for this seat in 2012
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 3
Incumbent Republican representative Lynn Westmoreland, who has represented West-Central Georgia since 2005, was mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, but he declined to run. He was opposed in the Republican primary by businessman Chip Flanegan, but prevailed and was unopposed in the general election.Georgia 2014 General Election
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lynn Westmoreland, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Chip Flanegan, businessman
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 4
Incumbent Democratic representative Hank Johnson has represented the DeKalb County-based district since 2007. He was opposed for renomination in the Democratic primary by DeKalb County Sheriff Tom Brown. Despite Brown raising the adequate funds to run a credible challenge to the incumbent, Johnson won with 55% to Brown's 45%.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Hank Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Tom Brown, DeKalb County Sheriff
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 5
Incumbent Democratic representative John Lewis has represented the Atlanta-based district since 1987. He was unopposed in the primary election as well as in the general election.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Lewis, incumbent U.S. Representative
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 6
Incumbent Republican representative Tom Price was a potential candidate for U.S. Senate, but ultimately declined to enter the race. Businessman and army veteran Bob Montigel was the Democratic candidate.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Price, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bob Montigel, businessman and Army veteran
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 7
Incumbent Republican representative Rob Woodall, who has represented the Gwinnett County-based district since 2011, was mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, but he declined to run. Woodall will be opposed by Lilburn City Councilman Thomas Wight as the Democratic candidate.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rob Woodall, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Thomas Wight, City Councilman
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 8
Incumbent Republican representative Austin Scott, who has represented central Georgia since 2011, was mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, but he declined to run. He was unopposed in the primary election and was unopposed in the general election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Austin Scott, incumbent U.S. Representative
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 9
Incumbent Republican representative Doug Collins, who has represented northeastern Georgia since January 2013, was mentioned as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, but he declined to run. He defeated Bernie Fontaine for renomination and will be opposed by Democratic medical researcher David Vogel in the general election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Doug Collins, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Bernie Fontaine
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Vogel, medical researcher
General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 10
Incumbent Republican representative Paul Broun did not run for re-election, instead running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Republican Saxby Chambliss.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jody Hice, pastor and candidate for Georgia's 7th congressional district in 2010
Eliminated in runoff Mike Collins, trucking executive and son of former U.S. Representative Mac Collins
Eliminated in primary S. Mitchell Swan, United States Marine Corps Reservist Gary Gerrard, attorney Donna Sheldon, state representative Stephen Simpson, businessman Brian Slowinski, former chairman of the Columbia County Republican Party
Withdrawn John Douglas, former state senator
Declined Bill Cowsert, state senator John Lunsford, former state representative Paul Broun, incumbent U.S. Representative
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeCollins GaryGerrard JodyHice DonnaSheldon StephenSimpson BrianSlowinski UndecidedRosetta Stone (R-Collins)Rosetta Stone (R-Collins) December 3–4, 2013 626 ± 4.1% 17% 3% 14% 4% 3% 1% 58% ^ Internal poll for Mike Collins campaign
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ken Dious, attorney
Declined Mike Thurmond, former Commissioner of Labor and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010
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General election Endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
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District 11
Incumbent Republican representative Phil Gingrey did not run for re-election, instead running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Republican Saxby Chambliss.
Democrat Patrick Thompson, a technology sales executive and the nominee for the seat in 2012, planned to run again, but ultimately declined to do so.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Barry Loudermilk, state senator
Eliminated in primary Bob Barr, former U.S. Representative and Libertarian Party Presidential nominee in 2008 Allan Levene, businessman Ed Lindsey, Majority Whip of the Georgia House of Representatives Larry Mrozinski, U.S. Army veteran Tricia Pridemore, businesswoman and former State Workforce Development Executive Director
Withdrawn Hayden Collins, radio talk show host Susan M. Davis, cancer research activist
Declined Phil Gingrey, incumbent U.S. Representative Judson Hill, state senator
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BobBarr AllanLevene EdLindsey BarryLoudermilk LarryMrozinski TriciaPridemore Other/UndecidedLandmark/Rosetta StoneLandmark/Rosetta Stone April 17, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 23% 3% 8% 25% 4% 11% 26%RightPath (R-Loudermilk)RightPath (R-Loudermilk) March 20–24, 2014 600 ± 4.08% 12.2% 0.3% 2.7% 12.3% 0.3% 3.7% 68.5%
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Runoff Polling