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John Salvesen

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia

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Republican

John Salvesen

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia

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GA-05 House winner?

$1.6K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Live Odds — GA-05 House winner?

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3.9%chance to win

$1.6K

NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleHandyman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age61 years old (May 4, 1965)

GenderMale

LocationGeorgia

BackgroundHandyman

EducationWent to school in New Jersey

Notable personal detailsJohn "Bongo" Salvesen II is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Georgia’s 5th Congressional District. He ran in the 2024 election cycle and has also been listed as a candidate in the 2026 cycle. He has described his occupation as a handyman and has also been described as a carpenter.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Immigration & Border

He supports a strong border and says he wants to keep out people he does not want in the country. He also supports a fast-track citizenship agenda for immigrants he считает worthy and aligned with American values.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

John Salvesen is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 election cycle, but the provided summaries do not give any direct reporting about his own race or results. The recent coverage is mostly about other Republican and Democratic primaries, endorsements, and nominee selections in several states. Based on the available information, his specific status or latest development is unclear.

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Articles

SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat4 months ago