Andrew Clyde

Representative, GA-9 · Republican · Georgia

Andrew Clyde is the Republican U.S. Representative for northeast Georgia’s 9th District, a gun-store owner and Navy veteran on Appropriations.

Profile last updated Jul 5, 2026 · Center Field Politics

Scout's Report

A staunch Second Amendment conservative and appropriations hawk.

Core Strength

A safe, deeply Republican district and clear ideological brand.

Core Weakness

Confrontational style can isolate him within the conference.

Recent Action

Pushed spending cuts and pro-gun amendments in Appropriations.

Key Metrics

Reliability
95%

Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?

Documented Controversies
0

Official ethics findings or court records only.

Funding Secured
$20M

Federal appropriations directed to GA-9 (absolute).

Where They Stand

Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.

EnvironmentOpposes3

Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.

Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

HealthcareOpposes3

Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.

Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Second AmendmentOpposes3

New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.

A gun-rights supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

ImmigrationOpposes3

Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.

Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Roe v. WadeOpposes3

Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.

Supports abortion restrictions.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

National SecurityMixed / Partial3

Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.

Supports a firm posture toward Iran with congressional oversight.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Estimated Net Worth

Most recent estimate: $5M-$25M

Year-over-year change cannot be computed until additional disclosure years are added to this profile.

Party Loyalty

Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.

On the 2026 Ballot

Sources

  1. Congress.gov — Andrew Clyde
  2. AP — Georgia policy coverage
  3. Ballotpedia — Andrew Clyde
  4. OpenSecrets — Personal finances (federal disclosures)
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