Quick Info
| Profession | Political strategist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Palm Springs, California |
Latest News about Amanda Hollowell
16/06/2026
Amanda Hollowell won the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia's 1st Congressional District, defeating military veteran Joyce Marie Griggs in a close contest. The win secured her party's nomination for the open seat, which Buddy Carter vacated. She will face Republican Jim Kingston in the November 2026 general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Amanda Hollowell is a nationally recognized political strategist and organizer who is Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change, an online racial justice organization. She is the Democratic nominee for Georgia's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 U.S. House election, and her campaign focuses on voting rights, economic justice, healthcare, jobs and affordability. |
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| Candidacy | She won the Democratic nomination in a June 2026 runoff against military veteran Joyce Marie Griggs and faces Republican Jim Kingston in the November 2026 general election. She is a first-time congressional candidate and the race is the first open contest for the seat since 2014. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Palm Springs High School |
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| Bachelor's Degree | B.A., University of California, Berkeley (2001) |
Personal Life
| Family Role | Mother and full-time caregiver to her veteran father |
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| Household | Comes from a military family |
Family
| Father | Served in Vietnam and is a veteran |
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| Brother | Retired as a command sergeant major |
| Sister | Has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs |
Career
| Current Role | Chief of Campaigns, Color Of Change |
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| Political Campaign | Democratic candidate, U.S. House, Georgia's 1st Congressional District (2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her campaign platform includes a 10-point affordability plan covering labor unions, the federal minimum wage, affordable housing and health care costs. | |
| 2. She describes being a mother and caregiver as her most important title. |
