Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia

Rick Allen is originally from Augusta, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in building construction from Auburn University. He lives with his wife in Augusta. 

Rick founded R.W. Allen and Associates, a construction company. 

Rick currently serves as a member of the U.S. House for Georgia's 12th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 6th term, He previously ran in 2012 for the same position, but did not win. 

Supports a balanced budget amendment to limit federal spending.

Advocates reducing government regulations affecting farmers.

Supported legislation to increase tax credits and exemptions for individuals.

- Supports a balanced budget amendment to limit federal spending.
- Advocates reducing government regulations affecting farmers.
- Supported legislation to increase tax credits and exemptions for individuals.

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Supports greater local control over education policy.

- Supports greater local control over education policy.

Education

Advocates increasing U.S. energy production to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.

- Advocates increasing U.S. energy production to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.

Energy & the Environment

Supports increased funding for the U.S. military.

Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

- Supports increased funding for the U.S. military.
- Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

As of March 11, 2026, Richard Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Richard Allen

Supported House Bill (HB) 7024 that supported tax relief for workers and families.

- Supports a balanced budget amendment to limit federal spending.
- Advocates reducing government regulations affecting farmers.
- Supported House Bill (HB) 7024 that supported tax relief for workers and families.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Georgia currently has 14 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Georgia and a US citizen for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.