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Lama is staying in the special-election race for the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite Trump’s endorsement of Clay Fuller.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · GA-14 (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · GA-14 (R)
Nicky Lama
Nicky Lama ran in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for Georgia’s 14th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. House · GA-14 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (1.5%)
- Raised
- $380K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $380K
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Nicky Lama at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 4 STORIES
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STORIES2026 election: Georgia’s 14th District
Nicky Lama’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $380K
- CASH ON HAND
- $21K
- SPENT
- $359K
- DEBT
- $311K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $70K · 18.4%
- Self-funding
- $311K · 81.6%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Watts, Gilbert Jr.Watts Agent, Llp · OWNER$4K
Tarvin, ThomasRetired · RETIRED$4K
Watts, AnnaFirst Investment · BANKING$4K
Watts, MaryRetired · RETIRED$4K
Swilling, ChrisMachine Craft, INC. · OWNER$4K
Rogers, GarethGene Rogers Construction · OWNER$4K
Lama, JuanDalton Stamp & Coin · OWNER$4K
Hanssens, MiekeRetired · RETIRED$4K
Davis, JohnJd Enterprises · SELF EMPLOYED$4K
Bouckaert, NatalieBouckaert Farms · OWNER$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$207K
Fundraising$111K
Advertising$40K
Administrative$2K
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2026 Can Be America's Next Golden Age, And Northwest Georgia Should Lead The Way
Nicky Lama argues that continuing the Trump administration’s economic approach could bring growth to Northwest Georgia.
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State Rep. Steve Tarvin Endorses Nicky Lama For U.S. Congress In Georgia's 14th District
Lama announced endorsements from two state representatives as he campaigns for Congress.
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Dalton Councilman Nicky Lama In Race For Georgia 14th District Seat
Lama announced his congressional candidacy and outlined a conservative platform and his claimed record on the Dalton City Council.
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open door | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Lama is staying in the special-election race for the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite Trump’s endorsement of Clay Fuller.
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