GA-04 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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0.1%chance to win
$5.4KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical consultant
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age39 years old (Feb 8, 1987)
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitical consultant
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EducationGeorgetown University (2005–2009) — English and History
Notable personal detailsBenedict Truman II is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. He attended Georgetown University (2005–2009), studying English and History, and previously interned for Rep. Hank Johnson. He has worked on political campaigns and in political consulting, and has served in a local appointed community council role in DeKalb County.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports repealing the Trump tax cuts for high-income earners and setting a 33% rate for individuals earning $250,000+ while also calling for targeted business incentives; advocates federal spending cuts and a balanced-budget amendment.
Healthcare
Supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and favors creating a federal public option to compete with private insurers rather than adopting Medicare for All.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law to override state restrictions and describes abortion as a woman’s fundamental right; he says abortion should be safe, legal, and rare and indicates support for allowing abortions when a fetus cannot survive outside the womb.
Latest News
Benedict Truman II is in the news as a Democratic primary challenger in Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. He is one of the candidates running against longtime incumbent Hank Johnson in the 2026 race. Recent election coverage has focused on the district’s primary field and the May primary date.
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