Georgia's 6th Congressional District

Georgia's 6th Congressional District is represented by Lucy McBath (Democrat), who has served in the House since 2019 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2025. McBath has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 95% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Atlanta, South Fulton, and Smyrna. It takes in all or part of 4 counties; the most populous parts are in Fulton County and Cobb County. About 779,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $89,755.

Current Representative

Lucy McBath (Democrat) has served in the House since 2019 and has represented Georgia's 6th Congressional District since redistricting in 2025.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 95% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

See Lucy McBath's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Georgia 6th District

Winner: Lucy McBath.

Incumbent Lucy McBath is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Lucy McBath (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.2M, $682K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 95% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Kevin Martin (Republican): raised $10K, $100 cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 778,880
Median household income: $89,755
Median age: 36
Median home value: $355,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How McBath Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Cashless Bail Reporting Act (May 14, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Georgia's 6th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Rich McCormick — Republican (2023–2025)
Lucy McBath — Democrat (2019–2023)
Karen Handel — Republican (2017–2019)
Tom Price — Republican (2005–2017)
Johnny Isakson — Republican (1999–2005)
Newton Gingrich — Republican (1979–1999)
John Flynt — Democrat (1965–1979)
Carl Vinson — Democrat (1933–1965)
William Mobley — Democrat (1931–1933)
Samuel Rutherford — Democrat (1925–1933)
James Wise — Democrat (1915–1925)
Charles Bartlett — Democrat (1895–1915)

Where the District Is

Georgia's 6th Congressional District covers 517 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Fulton County (part): 47% of residents
Cobb County (part): 38% of residents
Douglas County (part): 13% of residents
Fayette County (part): 2% of residents

Largest communities

Atlanta (part)
South Fulton
Smyrna
Sandy Springs (part)
Mableton
Douglasville (part)
Union City
Powder Springs

Neighboring Districts

Georgia's 3rd Congressional District — Brian Jack (Republican)
Georgia's 4th Congressional District — Henry Johnson (Democrat)
Georgia's 5th Congressional District — Nikema Williams (Democrat)
Georgia's 7th Congressional District — Rich McCormick (Republican)
Georgia's 11th Congressional District — Barry Loudermilk (Republican)
Georgia's 14th Congressional District — Clay Fuller (Republican)

Georgia's U.S. Senators

Jon Ossoff — Democrat, senior senator
Raphael Warnock — Democrat, junior senator