
Caesar Gonzales
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
GA-13 special election winner?
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleEngineer (aerospace/manufacturing)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundEngineer (aerospace/manufacturing)
EducationKennesaw State University — B.S. (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Notable personal detailsCaesar Gonzales is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, running in the 2026 special election. He is an engineer and former professional motorcycle racer, and he previously ran for GA-13 in 2020 and 2022. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Kennesaw State University and has worked in aerospace and manufacturing roles, including joining SpaceX after graduating.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Caesar Gonzales supports entrepreneurship, a stronger business climate, and more domestic manufacturing. He also opposes rising property taxes and backs workforce training and vocational education to raise wages and improve economic opportunity.
Healthcare
Caesar Gonzales’s publicly listed healthcare-related positions focus on opposing COVID mandates and lockdowns, opposing Biden administration safe-smoking kits for addiction treatment, and supporting pro-life policies. His available public materials do not clearly lay out a broader healthcare coverage or insurance agenda.
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Immigration & Border
Caesar Gonzales supports strengthening border security and blocking criminals from entering the United States. He has also said the current immigration system helps enable cartel-driven immigrant transport operations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Caesar Gonzales has publicly described himself as supporting pro-life policies and has said he wants to streamline the adoption process. He also indicated that abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive government funding, although he did not answer a questionnaire item asking under what circumstances abortion should be allowed.
Public Safety & Guns
The campaign emphasizes crime reduction through economic opportunity and includes an endorsement from Georgia's Police Benevolence Association. No clear public statement on gun regulation appears in the available campaign materials, but the available evidence points to a pro-law-enforcement, tough-on-crime posture.
Latest News
Caesar Gonzales is one of six candidates running in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by the death of Rep. David Scott. The race could go to a runoff if no candidate wins a majority, with the top two advancing to an August 25 runoff. The contest is drawing attention because the district is heavily Democratic and could affect control of the closely divided U.S. House.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2022
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