Joseph Palimeno
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
Joseph Palimeno
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
GA-01 Democratic nominee?
$40.5K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
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0.5%chance to win
$40.5KJUN 17, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsJoseph "Joey" Palimeno is a Georgia politician and Democratic candidate who has run for U.S. House in Georgia's 1st Congressional District. He has been described as vice chair of the Camden County Democratic Party and has operated a principal campaign committee, Palimeno for GA Congress. He is based in St. Marys, Georgia.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the very wealthy and opposes tax proposals framed as broadly regressive (criticized the Fair Tax Act as a handout to the wealthy). Has expressed support for Biden-era proposals to raise taxes on billionaires.
Latest News
Joseph Palimeno is in the news as a candidate in Georgia’s 2026 U.S. House races. He is part of a set of contested primaries and open-seat contests ahead of the May 19 primary, with a runoff possible on June 16 if needed. The broader election coverage also points to a Democratic environment that has been stronger than expected in recent special elections, though it is unclear from the summaries how directly that affects his race.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2022
LatestCycle 2022
Source: FEC
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