Chris Stephens
GA-12 Democratic nominee?
$20.8K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsRobert Christopher Stephens is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is based in Augusta, Georgia and has described his background as a career public servant, including work as a 911 dispatcher and police officer. His campaign website highlights a working-class upbringing in Loris, South Carolina and a career in public service.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal pathways for agricultural labor by cutting red tape in the H‑2A visa system and emphasizes fair treatment and dignity for workers; platform frames immigration as integral to the district’s economy and seeks reforms to ensure reliable workforce access for farmers. No campaign material on the site advocates large-scale enforcement or restrictive asylum measures.
News
Chris Stephens is in the news as one of five candidates in the Democratic primary for Georgia's 12th Congressional District in 2026. The party's nominee is still undecided, and Stephens is part of a crowded field that is trying to challenge Republican incumbent Rick Allen. The district is considered reliably Republican, which makes the race an uphill fight for the Democratic contenders.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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