Democrat Lucy McBath wins fifth term in Georgia's 6th District
The gist
Democrat Lucy McBath won reelection to a fifth term in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, defeating Republican Kevin Martin.
Her win keeps a gun-control advocate in a seat held through redistricting.
How it unfolded
- 2018McBath first elected to Congress in Georgia's 6th district, defeating Republican Karen Handel in a district covering several northern and northeastern metro Atlanta suburbs.
- 2023McBath and fellow Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux were redistricted into Bourdeaux's 7th district; McBath defeated Bourdeaux for the 7th district seat.
- May 19, 2026CBS News projects Kevin Martin wins the Republican primary to face McBath for Georgia's 6th District seat.