U.S. House · Georgia's 1st Congressional District

Southeast Georgia, including Savannah and the coastal counties.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

James Kingston, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Jim Kingston	140,241	51.4%
Amanda Hollowell	132,535	48.6%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

This is an open seat. Incumbent Earl "Buddy" Carter (R) retired from the seat to run for U.S. Senate, finishing third in the May 19 Republican Senate primary. Amanda Hollowell won the June 16, 2026 Democratic primary runoff over Joyce Marie Griggs after leading Democratic candidates was decided in an eight-way May 19 primary; James Kingston won the Republican primary outright with 52.4% of the vote.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates

Amanda HollowellDFull profile →James KingstonRPROJECTED WINNERFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Amanda Hollowell
In their own words[5]
“Amanda will defend LGBTQ+ rights, fight for reproductive freedom, and oppose extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity.”
On her campaign issues page
James Kingston
Opposes[7]
Says he is pro-life and supports banning late-term abortions and ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers.

Stricter gun laws

Amanda Hollowell
Supports[5]
Her campaign site says she supports banning assault weapons and other high-caliber weapons, and Ethan's Law.
James Kingston
Opposes[7]
Says he will oppose attempts at gun control.

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Amanda Hollowell
—
James Kingston
Supports[7]
Says he supports more resources for border enforcement.

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing

Amanda Hollowell
In their own words[6]
“Increase the supply of affordable housing”
In her 10-Point Affordability Agenda
James Kingston
—

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Amanda Hollowell
Supports[6]
Her affordability agenda proposes taxing oil company profits and refunding consumers.
James Kingston
In their own words[7]
“I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive.”
On his campaign platform page

Expand public health coverage

Amanda Hollowell
Supports[2]
Says she will fight to expand Medicaid and lower out-of-pocket costs so healthcare is affordable and accessible for every family in the district.
James Kingston
In their own words[7]
“I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens.”
On his campaign platform page

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Amanda Hollowell
In their own words[5]
“Amanda will champion federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy job creation.”
On her campaign issues page
James Kingston
In their own words[7]
“I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries.”
On his campaign platform page

Increase police funding and staffing

Amanda Hollowell
—
James Kingston
In their own words[7]
“I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe.”
On his campaign platform page

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Amanda Hollowell
—
James Kingston
In their own words[7]
“I will fight for trade deals that put American workers, farmers and manufacturers first.”
On his campaign platform page

Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports

Amanda Hollowell
—
James Kingston
Supports[7]
Says he supports the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

ISSUE	Amanda Hollowell D	James Kingston R
Protect legal access to abortion	In their own words[5] “Amanda will defend LGBTQ+ rights, fight for reproductive freedom, and oppose extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity.” On her campaign issues page	Opposes[7] Says he is pro-life and supports banning late-term abortions and ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers.
Stricter gun laws	Supports[5] Her campaign site says she supports banning assault weapons and other high-caliber weapons, and Ethan's Law.	Opposes[7] Says he will oppose attempts at gun control.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	—	Supports[7] Says he supports more resources for border enforcement.
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing	In their own words[6] “Increase the supply of affordable housing” In her 10-Point Affordability Agenda	—
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Supports[6] Her affordability agenda proposes taxing oil company profits and refunding consumers.	In their own words[7] “I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive.” On his campaign platform page
Expand public health coverage	Supports[2] Says she will fight to expand Medicaid and lower out-of-pocket costs so healthcare is affordable and accessible for every family in the district.	In their own words[7] “I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens.” On his campaign platform page
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	In their own words[5] “Amanda will champion federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy job creation.” On her campaign issues page	In their own words[7] “I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries.” On his campaign platform page
Increase police funding and staffing	—	In their own words[7] “I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe.” On his campaign platform page
Broad tariffs on imported goods	—	In their own words[7] “I will fight for trade deals that put American workers, farmers and manufacturers first.” On his campaign platform page
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports	—	Supports[7] Says he supports the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

Research notes & limits

Dylan Castillo has no campaign website found; his statements come from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Amanda Hollowell's and Jim Kingston's are from their campaign sites. Biography gaps: Hollowell has no campaign-site biography loaded, so her bio relies on her Ballotpedia survey and profile; Kingston's campaign site does not give his birth year, and the Ballotpedia profile for him holds no biography. Ballotpedia lists Dylan Castillo as having 'did not make the ballot' for the Nov. 3 general election, so his ballot status should be verified. Dylan Castillo (Socialist Labor Party) is listed by Ballotpedia as not on the November ballot and was removed 2026-11-02.

Sources · 16

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
2.Amanda Hollowell · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
3.Dylan Castillo · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
4.Jim Kingston for Congress · Kingston campaign website Candidate's own words
5.Issues · Amanda Hollowell for Congress Candidate's own words
6.10-Point Affordability Agenda · Amanda Hollowell for Congress Candidate's own words
7.Platform · Kingston campaign website Candidate's own words
8.Amanda Hollowell · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
9.Amanda Hollowell · Ballotpedia Reference
10.U.S. House · Georgia's 1st Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
11.Kingston campaign gets Trump nod amid questions about ties to father, district · The Current GA · 2026-05-11 News report
12.Jim Kingston declares victory in GOP primary for Georgia's 1st Congressional District · WTOC · 2026-05-19 News report
13.About | Jim Kingston for Congress · Jim Kingston for Congress · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
14.James Kingston (Georgia) · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
15.Victorious Jim Kingston awaits November opponent · The Current GA · 2026-05-20 News report
16.Georgia's 1st District U.S. House election results 2026 · NBC News News report