Create account

Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

Rick Allen wins reelection in closer race as Democrats make gains in Columbia County

Headline from WJBF Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Congressman Rick Allen is heading back to Washington for another term, but his latest victory in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District was much closer than his previous races. Allen defeated Democratic challenger Ceretta Smith in Tuesday’s election, receiving about 52% of the v…

WJBF Augusta's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. WJBF Augusta

    Incumbent Rick Allen projected winner after close U.S. House of Representatives District 12 race (opens WJBF Augusta)

    Published

    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    GEORGIA (WJBF) - The unofficial results for the U.S. House of Representatives District 12 race have been released. According to the Georgia Secretary of the State Elections website, with 24 out of 24 localities reporting, incumbent Rick Allen (Rep.) is projected to keep his seat with 51.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Republican Rick Allen wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 12th Congressional District (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Republican Rick Allen wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 12th Congressional District

  3. WJBF Augusta

    Rick Allen wins reelection in closer race as Democrats make gains in Columbia County (opens WJBF Augusta)

    Published

    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Congressman Rick Allen is heading back to Washington for another term, but his latest victory in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District was much closer than his previous races. Allen defeated Democratic challenger Ceretta Smith in Tuesday’s election, receiving about 52% of the v…