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U.S. House District 5
2026 Georgia U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Contest: US House of Representatives - District 5 - Rep
Candidate: John "Bongo" Salvesen
Party: Republican
Votes: 9552
Result: majority or unopposed winner in the official primary
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If I am elected, I promise I will own no stock, believing it as a conflict of interest.
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If I am elected, I promise I will own no stock, believing it as a conflict of interest.
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