Nicky Lama
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
GA-14 special election winner?
$2.4M
APR 14, 2026
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Live Odds — GA-14 special election winner?
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1%chance to win
$2.4MAPR 14, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsNicholas “Nicky” Lama is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He served on the Dalton, Georgia City Council representing Ward 2, first elected in November 2023 and re-elected in November 2025, and resigned from the council in January 2026 to run for Congress. He has described himself as a lifelong Dalton/Northwest Georgia small-business owner with family ties to local business and agriculture.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports reducing taxes and promotes pro-business, tax-cutting policies as part of an agenda focused on the economy and job growth. He describes himself as a conservative businessman who will pursue lower taxes and economic development.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strengthening the U.S. border and tighter border enforcement, tying border security to stopping crime and drug flow. He positions himself with a strong pro‑enforcement, MAGA‑aligned stance rather than advocating expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate's campaign materials state a commitment to "champion the unborn and protect all innocent life," indicating a pro-life stance opposing abortion. No public statement on supporting legal abortion rights or codifying Roe v. Wade was found on the campaign site or verified profiles.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes protecting the Second Amendment and safeguarding constitutional gun rights; his campaign frames him as a pro-Trump, conservative champion of gun rights. Public materials present support for gun ownership and constitutional protections without endorsing new firearm restrictions.
Latest News
Nicky Lama is in the news because of Georgia redistricting plans that could reshape future elections, including the 2028 cycle. The broader political environment is also being affected by Supreme Court voting-rights rulings that may make it harder to challenge new maps. Recent coverage around Georgia’s special elections and House control adds to the shifting backdrop, but no specific new development about Lama is detailed in the summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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