GA-11 Republican nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCongressional chief of staff
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundCongressional chief of staff
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Notable personal detailsRobert Allen (Rob) Adkerson is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in Republican politics and congressional operations, including serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk after previously serving as Loudermilk’s 2014 campaign manager. Before politics, he worked at Eagle Systems America LLC (2007–2012).
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to reduce costs, including improving price transparency, expanding health savings accounts, encouraging competition among providers, and reducing regulations while preserving the doctor–patient relationship and keeping insurance available for major medical events.
Immigration & Border
Supports codifying the Trump administration’s border policies, strengthening border security with physical barriers and technology, backing Border Patrol agents, ending catch-and-release, closing loopholes that encourage illegal entry, and upholding deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants while prioritizing merit- and skills-based legal immigration.
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Climate & Energy
Supports American energy production to keep fuel prices stable and favors reducing excessive regulations that increase costs; emphasizes energy independence and market-driven approaches rather than aggressive federal climate regulations. Positions prioritize affordability and domestic energy over large-scale federal climate mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and describes himself as an ardent defender of 2nd Amendment rights while emphasizing support for law enforcement and resisting unnecessary federal interference with constitutional rights. Policy language prioritizes protecting gun ownership within constitutional limits rather than proposing new federal gun-safety restrictions.
News
Rob Adkerson is in the news because he is running in the crowded Republican primary for Georgia's 11th congressional district. The race is still undecided, with several candidates competing for the seat opened by Barry Loudermilk's retirement. The contest could also go to a runoff if no one wins a majority.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Rob Adkerson for GA-11 Republican nominee?
Dickerson for Georgia
Public endorsement
Dickerson for Georgia endorsed Rob Adkerson for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.
Barry Loudermilk
Public figure
Barry Loudermilk endorsed Rob Adkerson for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.
Jason Anavitarte
Public figure
Jason Anavitarte endorsed Rob Adkerson for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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