Representative-elect · Georgia’s 10th district

Houston Gaines

Republican

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

679words on issues
  • Law, crime and courts25%
  • Economy and the federal budget13%
  • Government operations and elections13%
  • Immigration11%
  • Civil rights and liberties9%
  • Everything else30%

Where they stand

20 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Law, crime and courts

Crime and public safety ›
  • Fund and support police and law enforcement
  • Restore law and order with tougher penalties and bail
  • Keep communities safe from crime
“CRACK DOWN ON CRIME”
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“We need to invest in public safety, help law enforcement and crack down on crime.”
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Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
  • Loosen limits on carrying and owning guns
“Defending the Second Amendment”
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“Houston believes the Second Amendment means exactly what it says: “shall not be infringed.” Law-abiding Georgians have the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and Houston will always stand up to protect it.”
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“In the legislature, he has supported Constitutional Carry and fought to stop government overreach that threatens the freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution.”
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Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
  • Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
  • Oppose defunding or cutting police budgets
“Houston has authored more than 20 bills that have passed the legislature - including a bill to prohibit local governments from defunding the police.”
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“We need to invest in public safety, help law enforcement and crack down on crime.”
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“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.”
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Other things the site says about law, crime and courts (1)
“He helped craft legislation to rein in rogue district attorneys, like Fani Willis and Deborah Gonzalez, and he carried legislation to stop cashless bail in Georgia.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Economic growth ›
“President Trump’s economic policies are working.”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
“Congress needs to do the same. Cut spending and cut taxes.”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Rein in the deficit and national debt
  • Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt
  • Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington
“RESTORE FISCAL SANITY”
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“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Invest in and grow American manufacturing
  • Keep factories here and bring offshored manufacturing back
“MAKE AMERICAN MADE”
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“We must promote American made and American built by growing American jobs and not outsourcing our manufacturing.”
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Government operations and elections

Government ethics and corruption ›
  • Ban members of Congress from trading stocks
  • End corruption in Washington
“RESTORE ETHICS TO CONGRESS”
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“We need to put an end to insider trading in Congress immediately and restore ethics in D.C.”
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Government waste and fraud ›
  • Cut waste, fraud and abuse in government spending
  • Support DOGE's work on government waste
“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”
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Size of the federal government ›
  • Continue, expand and codify DOGE's cuts
“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”
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Other things the site says about government operations and elections (2)
“People shouldn’t go to Congress to get rich, but it seems far too often, that’s what happens.”
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“One of the most important jobs – if not the most important job – of a Congressman is constituent services. Houston has always been responsive, active, and willing to help his constituents 24/7. In Congress, he'll continue that work because he has a heart to serve others.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
“Deportations must continue, and the border must stay secure.”
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Deportation ›
  • Deport immigrants who commit crimes
“DEPORT CRIMINAL ILLEGALS”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Enforce immigration laws
  • Enforce immigration laws strictly
  • End sanctuary policies and require local cooperation with ICE
“He’s led the fight to crack down on illegal immigration at the state level and put a stop to sanctuary policies.”
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“Houston has led the charge at the state level to revamp immigration laws to crack down on those who are here illegally. His legislation ensured total cooperation with ICE so immigration authorities know when law enforcement comes into contact with an illegal alien.”
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Civil rights and liberties

Religion and government ›
  • Protect religious freedom
“He voted for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and he’s pro-life.”
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Other things the site says about civil rights and liberties (2)
“CRUSH WOKE IDEOLOGY”
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“It’s hard to believe how far left the Democrats have gone in recent years, even supporting letting men compete in women’s sports. Houston voted to stop it in Georgia – just as he voted to stop taxpayer funds from paying for sex change surgeries.”
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Foreign affairs and aid

Iran ›
“A perfect example is how President Trump dealt with Iran: we eliminated the nuclear threat, kept our troops out of harms way, and stood with our ally, Israel.”
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Israel ›
  • Stand with Israel as a close U.S. ally
“A perfect example is how President Trump dealt with Iran: we eliminated the nuclear threat, kept our troops out of harms way, and stood with our ally, Israel.”
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Business and commerce

Small businesses ›
“As someone who helps grow a small business daily, Houston knows how important it is we keep our economy strong and support our business community.”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
  • Restrict abortion by law, such as gestational bans
  • Defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers
“He voted for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and he’s pro-life.”
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“He voted for the Heartbeat Bill, and he’ll join President Trump and Congress to defund planned parenthood.”
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Labor and employment

Trade, offshoring and jobs ›
  • Stop outsourcing and bring jobs back to the US
“We must promote American made and American built by growing American jobs and not outsourcing our manufacturing.”
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Taxes

Overall tax levels ›
  • Cut taxes and keep them low
“In Georgia, Houston has supported a balanced budget every year – while cutting taxes at a record level.”
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“Congress needs to do the same. Cut spending and cut taxes.”
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Defense and veterans

Other things the site says about defense and veterans (3)
“PROMOTE PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH”
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“We must continue to rebuild our military and refocus on what matters – not DEI in the ranks of the military.”
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“Houston supports our troops 100% and will always stand by those who put their lives on the line to protect our country.”
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Agriculture and food

Other things the site says about agriculture and food (3)
“SUPPORT OUR FARMERS”
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“The Chinese Communist Party is trying to take over our farmland – we can’t let them.”
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“Houston is a strong supporter of our farmers and producers and will support them in Congress – just as he’s done in the State House.”
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Banking and finance

Other things the site says about banking and finance (2)
“Supporting Digital Assets”
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“Houston Gaines is backing real action on digital asset policy. 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.”
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