As attention shifts toward the 2026 election cycle, Democratic congressional candidate Nick Alex is making the rounds in Northeast Georgia. The Rabun County resident and retired banking executive is meeting with voters to outline his campaign priorities. Alex is running to represent Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Congressman Andrew Clyde.
During the June meeting of the Habersham County Democratic Party, Alex shared his background and vision for the district. The self-described “citizen candidate” said he is running to challenge the status quo in Washington, where he believes career politicians have prioritized special interests over the needs of working families.
“For too long, everyday Georgians have been left out of the conversation while the powerful make the rules,” he said. “It’s time we take charge—and that starts with us.”
Alex called President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” of tax and spending cuts the “big bad bill.” He criticized cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a press release following the event, Alex stated that these are “lifeline programs” that millions of Georgians rely on for healthcare, food assistance, and financial stability.
Grassroots campaigning
Georgia’s 9th Congressional District is considered a Republican stronghold, but Alex said he believes there is a path forward for Democrats through grassroots outreach and engagement. He and his campaign have been touring the district, which includes 12 counties, with recent stops in 11 of them.
Alex’s next scheduled appearance is with the Jackson County Democrats on September 10.
Nick Alex and his wife, Debbi—his high school sweetheart—are the parents of two daughters. They moved to Rabun County two years ago to be close to their four grandsons and extended family.
