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Houston Gaines

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Republican

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Houston Gaines

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GA-10 Republican nominee?

$119.1K

MAY 20, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age31 years old (Jan 11, 1995)

GenderMale

LocationGeorgia

BackgroundState representative (Georgia House of Representatives)

EducationUniversity of Georgia (B.A., Political Science and Economics; summa cum laude)

Notable personal detailsHouston Gaines is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, first taking office in January 2019 and representing District 120 (and previously District 117). He is a University of Georgia graduate and has worked in business and financial services roles, including with Carter Engineering and Cannon Financial Institute. In 2025 he launched a campaign for the open U.S. House seat in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District (GA-10) for the 2026 cycle.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting or phasing out property taxes for homeowners and other tax relief measures, and has sponsored legislation aimed at reducing property-tax burdens and holding local governments financially accountable for enforcement failures. Emphasizes lower taxes and tax relief as legislative priorities while serving in the Georgia House.

Healthcare

Supports protections for people with preexisting conditions and measures to improve access to care in rural communities, while opposing single-payer/Medicare-for-All style plans. Has sponsored state legislation to require insurers to offer at least one reasonably priced comprehensive plan that would protect those with preexisting conditions if federal protections were removed.

Immigration & Border

The candidate supports stronger immigration enforcement, cooperation with ICE, and continued deportations of those in the country illegally while emphasizing a secure border. He has sponsored or backed state-level legislation to require local compliance with federal immigration authorities and highlighted stricter enforcement in campaign messaging.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports strict limits on abortion and has voted in favor of early abortion restrictions; characterizes abortion as deeply wrong and advocates defending the unborn. Has backed legislation and votes that restrict abortion access, including measures tied to fetal heartbeat/six-week limits and limits on assisted-reproductive practices.

Climate & Energy

The candidate has sponsored and supported legislation to facilitate solar development in Georgia, including bills to create a Solar Technology Trust Fund and to authorize state financing for solar installations on closed landfills. His campaign issues page does not emphasize broader climate policy but his legislative record shows active support for expanding solar deployment and related industry measures.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong Second Amendment protections, opposes infringements on gun rights, and has backed measures such as Constitutional Carry while emphasizing support for law enforcement and increased police funding. Positions emphasize defending gun ownership rights and opposing new firearm restrictions.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Houston Gaines is in the news after Donald Trump endorsed him in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District U.S. House race. He is running in the Republican primary for the open seat, where he faces Jeff Baker and Ryan Millsap. The race has also drawn attention because Millsap is facing backlash over allegations involving a forged signature and racist and anti-Semitic text messages.

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Articles

ABAtlanta Black Star1 month ago