Amanda HollowellDemocrat
James "Jim" KingstonRepublican
Who they are
Amanda Hollowell
Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change, by her own account.7 Her Issues page has seven headings; her linked 10-Point Affordability Agenda PDF has ten, and points 1, 8, 9 and 10 repeat Issues-page topics, so they are credited to those issues.4, 5 Point 6 repeats the bullets of point 9 (we viewed the PDF). Her site lists no elected office.
James "Jim" Kingston
Says he "built my life in the insurance industry" and lists no elected office.3 His About page says "Dad spent years representing this district".3 His Platform page (/issues) has sixteen headings; an older copy (/issues-old) is nearly identical and was scored once.2 His Home, About and Platform pages still carry template filler (dummy Latin text).2, 3
Abortion
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Defend Life at Every Stage"I am proudly pro-life and I believe it is our moral responsibility to defend the sanctity of life. That includes banning late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers and protecting women by promoting adoption and support for expectant mothers."
2Names a policy
Guns
Amanda Hollowell
Common Sense Gun Policy"She supports common-sense gun legislation like Ethan's Law and banning assault weapons and other high-caliber weapons."
4Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Uphold the Second Amendment"The Second Amendment is not up for negotiation. As a proud gun owner, I will oppose any attempt by radical gun control advocates to trample on our most fundamental right to protect our families, our property and our freedom."
2None of the six checks
Immigration and the border
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Secure the Border, Enforce the Law"I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers, and a legal immigration policy that is merit-based and focused on safety and our nation's interest."
2Names a policy
Social Security, Medicare and seniors
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Medicare: Protect Our Seniors & Preserve for Future Generations"I will fight to preserve Medicare for seniors who have paid into it while pushing for reforms that ensure its long-term solvency. That includes rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, and giving seniors more control over their healthcare choices."
2None of the six checks
Health care
Amanda Hollowell
Healthcare That Works for All of Us"Amanda will fight to fully fund rural hospitals, expand mental health services, and protect Medicaid from harmful cuts."
4Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Medicaid: Empower States, Protect the Truly Needy"I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens."
2Names a policy
Housing
Amanda Hollowell
Agenda point 3: Make Housing More Affordable"Increase the supply of affordable housing" and "Support housing policies that strengthen local"
5None of the six checks
James "Jim" Kingston
Nothing on this topic
Schools and education
Amanda Hollowell
Agenda point 5: Strengthen Education and Workforce Development"Fully fund public schools and restore Title I" funding, and reverse harmful cuts to the Department of Education.
5Names a policy
Agenda point 6: Reduce Student Loan Debt and Expand OpportunityUnder this heading the PDF prints the same bullets as point 9: "Expand apprenticeship and workforce training" and "Protect union rights and collective bargaining". No student loan item appears under it.
5None of the six checks
James "Jim" Kingston
Protecting Female Athletes"I support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and the promotion of state and local laws that prevent schools from being punished for protecting female athletes."
2Names a policy
Put Parents Back in Charge of Education"Parents deserve to know what their kids are being taught, and have the final say. We have to stop woke indoctrination in classrooms, end radical gender ideology in schools and give every family access to a quality education that reflects their values."
2None of the six checks
Child care and families
Amanda Hollowell
Paid Leave & Family Support"Amanda supports national paid family and medical leave"
4Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Nothing on this topic
Farms and rural areas
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Getting Tough on Our Adversaries"I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland."
2None of the six checks
Empower Rural Georgia"Southeast Georgia's future depends on strong farms, fast internet and modern infrastructure. I will fight for policies that keep our ag industry competitive, bring broadband to every home and improve roads and bridges without raising taxes."
2None of the six checks
Energy and environment
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Unleash American Energy"I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries."
2Names a policy
Roads, transit and infrastructure
Amanda Hollowell
Agenda point 4: Lower Transportation Costs"Tax excessive oil company profits and refund" consumers, and "Renew the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax" credit.
5Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Nothing on this topic
Disasters and the coast
Amanda Hollowell
Protecting Our Coast & Building Resilience"Amanda will champion federal investment in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy job creation. She'll fight to preserve the Okefenokee and protect communities most impacted by pollution and climate change." Agenda: "Restore and protect FEMA funding and"
4, 5Names a policy
Agenda point 7: Strengthen Coastal Georgia's Economy"Invest in modern ports and infrastructure" and "Support small businesses and workforce development"
5None of the six checks
James "Jim" Kingston
Nothing on this topic
Crime and public safety
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Stand with Law Enforcement, Crack Down on Crime"I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe. That means tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline killing Americans."
2Names a policy
Elections and voting
Amanda Hollowell
Defending Democracy and the Right to Vote"That means restoring voting rights, expanding access to the ballot box, and standing up to gerrymandering and voter suppression in Georgia." Agenda: "Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act"
4, 5Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Secure Our Elections"I support voter ID requirements, banning ballot harvesting and ensuring that every legal vote counts, and only legal votes count."
2Names a policy
Budget, debt and spending
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt"I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar."
2None of the six checks
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Amanda Hollowell
Good Jobs, Fair Wages, and Real Opportunity"Amanda supports expanding apprenticeship programs, protecting the right to organize, and making sure federal investments actually reach our workers, not just CEOs."
4Names a policy
Agenda point 2: Make Child/Elder Care More Affordable"Restore the expanded Child Tax Credit" and "Fully protect and expand Head Start programs"
5Names a policy
James "Jim" Kingston
Lower Taxes = More Economic Freedom"I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive. A simpler and fairer tax code will grow our economy and reward hard work, not punish success."
2None of the six checks
Safeguard the America-First Trade Policy"I will fight for trade deals that put American workers, farmers and manufacturers first. No more lopsided agreements that ship jobs overseas or make us dependent on adversaries. Fair, reciprocal trade is essential to rebuilding our manufacturing base, protecting national security and growing the American middle class."
2None of the six checks
Defense and foreign policy
Amanda Hollowell
Nothing on this topic
James "Jim" Kingston
Rebuild & Refocus Our Military"I support rebuilding our military to ensure readiness and technological superiority. That means investing in our troops and strengthening our local military installations at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield."
2None of the six checks
Rights and freedoms
Amanda Hollowell
Freedom, Dignity & Civil Rights for All"Amanda will defend LGBTQ+ rights, fight for reproductive freedom, and oppose extremist attacks on personal privacy, public health, and identity."
4None of the six checks
James "Jim" Kingston
Nothing on this topic
Their record
Amanda Hollowell
- Says she is "the Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change" and earlier "directed national organizing efforts at When We All Vote".7
- Says she "led campaign strategy at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and 9to5 Georgia".7
- Her Impact page lists organizing and policy-campaign work, such as "Registered 2 million voters nationwide" at When We All Vote. It lists no vote, bill or elected office.6
James "Jim" Kingston
- Says he "built my life in the insurance industry", "working with families, small businesses, and community leaders across the state".3 The site names no votes, bills or elected office.
In their words
Amanda Hollowell
"I believe we should live in a First Congressional District that puts its people first."
Amanda Hollowell, campaign About page7
"We don't need more career politicians. We need people who want to work, who want to fight, and who understand what it takes to build something, not just tear it down."
Amanda Hollowell, campaign About page7
James "Jim" Kingston
"Government should work or get out of the way."
Jim Kingston, campaign About page3
"I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers, and a legal immigration policy that is merit-based and focused on safety and our nation's interest."
Jim Kingston, campaign Platform page2
Where we read it