Federal
U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Proposes exempting roughly the first $100,000 of income from tax
James R. ComerRepublican
- Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment through a states' conventionIn office
Housing
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Proposes giving owner-occupants 45 days' first chance at listed homes
James R. ComerRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Proposes a guaranteed five paid sick days for workers
James R. ComerRepublican
- Co-sponsored the Hemp Planting Predictability Act for hemp farmersIn office
- Reintroduced the MARINA Act limiting Army Corps fees on marinasIn office
- Introduced the Save Local Business Act narrowing joint-employer liabilityIn office
Roads & infrastructure
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Supports a national moratorium on new data centers
James R. ComerRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Proposes a 15% per-dose profit cap on essential medicines
James R. ComerRepublican
- Introduced a bipartisan bill regulating pharmacy benefit managersIn office
Government & transparency
John "Drew" WilliamsDemocratic
- Supports four-term limits for House and Senate members
James R. ComerRepublican
- Led an Oversight hearing on fraud in state-run federal programsIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.