Pluribus AI 2026 Election

2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Georgia Safe

Georgia — 10th District

Portrait of Pamela DeLancy

Democratic

Pamela DeLancy

Portrait of Houston Gaines

Republican

Houston Gaines

The 2026 election for Georgia's 10th Congressional District is an open-seat race following the decision of incumbent Representative Mike Collins not to run for re-election. The matchup features Republican state Representative Houston Gaines and Democratic candidate Pamela DeLancy, a retired Army Nurse Colonel. Major nonpartisan election handicappers, including Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball, rate the race as Solid or Safe Republican. The campaign centers on key contrasts in healthcare reform, border security and immigration enforcement, cost of living, public safety strategies, and military policies.

01

Healthcare

high salience

DeLancy focuses on expanding federal healthcare coverage protections and lowering prescription drug costs, while Gaines focuses on defunding Planned Parenthood and banning taxpayer funding for gender-affirming surgeries.

Pamela DeLancy

Supports expanding healthcare access and lowering costs

DeLancy, a registered nurse and cancer survivor, prioritizes making healthcare affordable and accessible for all families, seniors, and veterans. She advocates for federal policies that protect pre-existing conditions, lower prescription drug costs, and expand behavioral and mental health services in rural areas.

  • Proposes federal legislation to lower prescription drug prices and safeguard coverage for pre-existing conditions.
  • Advocates for expanding mental and behavioral health services, particularly in underserved and rural communities.
  • Pledges to protect and fully fund VA healthcare benefits from budget cuts.

“I will fight for accessible, affordable healthcare that works for every family.”

“I support policies that lower prescription drug costs, protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, and expand access to mental and behavioral healthcare, especially in rural communities.”

Houston Gaines

Supports defunding Planned Parenthood and opposing sex reassignments

Gaines approaches healthcare through a conservative social lens, emphasizing restrictions on taxpayer-funded procedures. In the state legislature, he voted to prohibit taxpayer funding for gender-affirming surgeries and pledges to defund Planned Parenthood at the federal level.

  • Pledges to join Congress and the executive branch in defunding Planned Parenthood.
  • Voted in the Georgia House to block taxpayer funds from paying for sex change surgeries.

“he voted to stop taxpayer funds from paying for sex change surgeries.”

“he’ll join President Trump and Congress to defund planned parenthood.”

02

Economy & Cost of Living

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DeLancy proposes the Real Deal Act to provide living wages and federal relief for basic necessities, whereas Gaines prioritizes cutting federal spending, reducing taxes, and supporting domestic manufacturing.

Pamela DeLancy

Supports living wages and cost relief

DeLancy focuses on economic relief for working families struggling with housing and food inflation through her proposed Real Deal Act. She advocates for living wages, childcare support, retirement security, and responsible economic growth that balances data center expansion with environmental protections.

  • Champions the Real Deal Act to guarantee living wages, affordable childcare, retirement security, and long-term care.
  • Advocates for federal relief addressing high costs of housing and food for working families.
  • Calls for environmental and water supply protections when expanding data centers and industrial projects.

“Rather than offering piecemeal fixes, this plan addresses the basic necessities every American family needs to thrive- affordable healthcare, a living wage, retirement security, childcare and long-term care.”

“The rising cost of housing and food continues to place a heavy burden on working families and underserved communities.”

Houston Gaines

Supports tax cuts and spending reduction

Gaines advocates for cutting federal spending and lowering taxes to restore fiscal discipline and reduce the national debt. He supports domestic manufacturing, small business growth, and DOGE initiatives to eliminate federal spending waste, citing his state record of passing balanced budgets and record tax cuts.

  • Supports federal tax cuts and overall spending reductions to address national debt.
  • Backs Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to root out federal government waste.
  • Promotes American manufacturing and opposes job outsourcing.

“In Georgia, Houston has supported a balanced budget every year – while cutting taxes at a record level. Congress needs to do the same. Cut spending and cut taxes.”

“We must promote American made and American built by growing American jobs and not outsourcing our manufacturing.”

03

Immigration & Border Security

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DeLancy calls for comprehensive immigration reform with legal work pathways and oversight against cruelty, while Gaines advocates mandatory local cooperation with ICE and continued mass deportations.

Pamela DeLancy

Supports comprehensive reform and humane enforcement

DeLancy supports securing the border while establishing a transparent, legal immigration framework that repairs the asylum system and offers clear pathways to legal work. She calls for strict oversight of security personnel to prevent inhumane treatment and maintain judicial standards.

  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens border security and fixes asylum procedures.
  • Advocates for legal work pathways and policies that preserve family unity.
  • Proposes an oversight committee to train security personnel and review enforcement procedures to guarantee humane treatment.

“I support comprehensive reform that strengthens border security, repair the asylum process, and create a clear, legal pathway for work and maintain family unity.”

“We need a secure border and a functional immigration system with legal policies and procedures that eliminates cruelty, inhumane and sometimes murder of citizens facing apprehension by security personnel.”

Houston Gaines

Supports strict border enforcement and deportations

Gaines emphasizes strict enforcement of immigration laws, continued deportations, and maintaining total border closure. In the Georgia legislature, he sponsored legislation requiring full cooperation between local law enforcement and federal ICE authorities.

  • Passed state legislation ensuring full cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE.
  • Supports ongoing federal deportations and strict border security policies.
  • Opposes sanctuary city policies and advocates closing the southern border.

“His legislation ensured total cooperation with ICE so immigration authorities know when law enforcement comes into contact with an illegal alien.”

“Deportations must continue, and the border must stay secure.”

04

Public Safety & Crime

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DeLancy emphasizes public safety through prevention, accountability, and community partnerships, while Gaines focuses on expanding funding for law enforcement, opposing defund-the-police efforts, and reining in progressive prosecutors.

Pamela DeLancy

Supports community-partnered crime prevention

DeLancy approaches public safety through community partnerships, prevention, and accountability. She emphasizes collaborative efforts involving educators, law enforcement, and local leaders to build secure neighborhoods and schools.

  • Promotes public safety focused on crime prevention, police accountability, and community engagement.
  • Advocates collaboration between educators, law enforcement, and local organizations to protect schools and neighborhoods.

“Public safety is about prevention, accountability, and partnership, and together we can build communities where everyone feels secure and protected.”

“I am committed to working collaboratively with community leaders, educators, law enforcement, and local organizations who share the goal of creating safe, supportive environments.”

Houston Gaines

Supports increased law enforcement funding

Gaines highlights his state legislative record opposing the "defund the police" movement, directing hundreds of millions of dollars to law enforcement, and passing legislation to hold local prosecutors accountable. In Congress, he promises to invest heavily in public safety to combat gangs and violent crime.

  • Led state legislation opposing defund-the-police measures and securing law enforcement funding.
  • Supported state oversight mechanisms targeting progressive district attorneys.
  • Advocates increased federal support for police to combat violent crime and gang activity.

“Houston led the charge to stop the “defund the police” movement in Georgia, passed legislation to add hundreds of millions of dollars in law enforcement support, and he took on rogue district attorneys who were endangering public safety.”

“We need to invest in public safety, help law enforcement and crack down on crime.”

05

Veterans & Military Affairs

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DeLancy emphasizes fully funding VA healthcare and preserving veteran benefits, while Gaines prioritizes military rebuilding, removing DEI programs from the armed forces, and supporting allies like Israel.

Pamela DeLancy

Supports fully funding VA healthcare

DeLancy, a retired Army Colonel with over 30 years of service, pledges to protect and fully fund VA healthcare. She focuses on reducing VA wait times, preserving earned benefits, and expanding mental healthcare services for service members.

  • Pledges to fully fund VA healthcare and protect earned veteran benefits from budget cuts.
  • Focuses on reducing VA wait times and expanding behavioral health services for veterans.

“Veterans like me earned our healthcare through service and sacrifice, and I will fight to fully fund and protect VA healthcare, reduce wait times, and expand”

“I will address the threat of veterans earned healthcare benefits being diminished or abolished.”

Houston Gaines

Supports strong military and removing DEI

Gaines emphasizes defense readiness and national strength, advocating for military funding while eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the armed forces. He pledges total support for U.S. troops and key foreign allies, including Israel.

  • Supports rebuilding the U.S. military and focusing on defense readiness.
  • Advocates eliminating DEI initiatives within military ranks.
  • Supports standing firmly with international allies, including Israel.

“We must continue to rebuild our military and refocus on what matters – not DEI in the ranks of the military.”

“Houston supports our troops 100% and will always stand by those who put their lives on the line to protect our country.”

06

Abortion & Social Issues

medium salience
Pamela DeLancy No documented position in our sources

Houston Gaines

Opposes abortion and woke ideology

Gaines takes a staunchly conservative stance on social issues, highlighting his state votes for Georgia's Heartbeat Bill and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. He supports federal legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and bar transgender women from female sports competitions.

  • Voted for Georgia's pro-life Heartbeat Bill and pledges to defund Planned Parenthood in Congress.
  • Voted for Georgia's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
  • Supported state measures to prevent transgender women from competing in women's athletics.

“He voted for the Heartbeat Bill, and he’ll join President Trump and Congress to defund planned parenthood.”

“It’s hard to believe how far left the Democrats have gone in recent years, even supporting letting men compete in women’s sports.”

07

Agriculture & Farmland

low salience
Pamela DeLancy No documented position in our sources

Houston Gaines

Supports farmers and protecting farmland

Gaines highlights agriculture as the primary economic driver of Georgia's 10th District. He advocates for federal policies that support local agricultural producers and prevent foreign adversaries, specifically the Chinese Communist Party, from purchasing American farmland.

  • Pledges support for District 10 farmers and agricultural producers.
  • Advocates prohibiting the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing U.S. farmland.

“The Chinese Communist Party is trying to take over our farmland – we can’t let them.”

“Agriculture drives Georgia’s economy and the 10th district’s economy.”

08

Gun Rights & Second Amendment

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Pamela DeLancy No documented position in our sources

Houston Gaines

Opposes new gun restrictions

Gaines opposes gun control regulations, taking an uncompromising view of the Second Amendment. In the state legislature, he voted in favor of Constitutional Carry and promises to block federal firearms restrictions.

  • Supported Constitutional Carry legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives.
  • Opposes federal gun regulations, citing strict adherence to Second Amendment protections.

“Houston believes the Second Amendment means exactly what it says: “shall not be infringed.””

“In the legislature, he has supported Constitutional Carry and fought to stop government overreach that threatens the freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution.”

09

Digital Assets & Financial Innovation

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Pamela DeLancy No documented position in our sources

Houston Gaines

Supports regulatory clarity for digital assets

Gaines advocates for establishing legal frameworks surrounding cryptocurrency and digital assets. In Georgia, he co-sponsored state legislation modeled after the GENIUS Act to create clear guidelines for stablecoins.

  • Co-sponsored Georgia's version of the GENIUS Act to establish regulations for stablecoins.
  • Supports establishing clear federal rules for cryptocurrency and digital financial innovation.

“As a co-sponsor of Georgia’s version of the GENIUS Act, Gaines is working to establish clear rules for stablecoins and strengthen the state’s leadership in financial innovation.”

10

Congressional Ethics & Government Reform

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Pamela DeLancy No documented position in our sources

Houston Gaines

Supports banning congressional insider trading

Gaines advocates reforming congressional ethics rules, proposing an immediate ban on stock trading by members of Congress. He criticizes career politicians using elected office for personal financial enrichment.

  • Proposes an immediate ban on insider stock trading by members of Congress.
  • Advocates ethics reforms to increase constituent transparency and curb congressional self-enrichment.

“We need to put an end to insider trading in Congress immediately and restore ethics in D.C.”