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U.S. House, 3rd District: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Brian Jack (Republican) and Maura Keller (Democrat) were the two candidates listed for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District. Keller is a retired Army lieutenant colonel. With all 159 counties reporting, Jack leads by 55,449 votes. Results are unofficial until certified. Check your own address on the Georgia Secretary of State's voter lookup to confirm your district.

Jack leadsAll counties reporting; unofficial until certified1
58.62%Jack (R)1
41.38%Keller (D)1
55,449Vote margin of 321,689 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Brian JackMaura Keller
Names a policy2 of 4
3 of 8
Says how they'd do it0 of 4
0 of 8
Includes a number or target0 of 4
0 of 8
Says how it's paid for0 of 4
0 of 8
Gives a timeline0 of 4
0 of 8
Points to a record0 of 4
0 of 8

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Brian JackRepublican
Maura KellerDemocrat
Who they are
Brian Jack
Former White House Political Director. The Issues page is written as if Joe Biden were the sitting president: "There is no more pressing issue our nation faces than Joe Biden's border crisis."2 We scored the text as posted.
Maura Keller
Retired Army lieutenant colonel; former VA health worker. Second run for Congress, by her own account.
Immigration and the border
Brian Jack
Secure our Border, End Illegal Immigration and Stop Crime"That means finishing the border wall, funding for ICE and border patrol, deporting criminal illegals, and reforming our immigration laws to prioritize the prosperity of working class Americans."2
Names a policy
Maura Keller
Immigration Reform"Maura will push for stronger enforcement to stop illegal immigration while streamlining legal pathways for hardworking families."4
None of the six checks
Veterans
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
Veteran Advocacy"Maura will prioritize creating easier access to VA care, removing logistical hurdles for treatment plans, funding programs that remove food security, and connecting those in need with subsidized housing."4
None of the six checks
Social Security, Medicare and seniors
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
Aging with Dignity"Maura will demand stronger Social Security payments that keep pace with inflation to ensure every senior lives a healthy, fulfilling life."4
None of the six checks
Health care
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
Accessible Healthcare"Maura will vote to restore Medicare subsidies and fight to close the insurance gap when in office." and "We need prescription drug caps, more coverage for children and seniors, and a more affordable system for working families."4
Names a policy
Environmental Justice"Maura stands for a cleaner, healthier District 3, where our families, children, and jobs are protected from climate challenges."4
None of the six checks
Farms and rural areas
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
Agriculture"one of the most common sense policies still un-passed in Congress is the Agricultural Right to Repair Act, which Maura will get behind on her first day in office."4
Names a policy
Energy and environment
Brian Jack
Fix the Economy, Cut Taxes and Unleash American Energy"Lowering taxes and expanding President Trump's middle class tax cuts, reducing spending and working towards a balanced budget, and unleashing American energy including oil and natural gas"2
Names a policy
Maura Keller
Nothing on this topic
Technology and privacy
Brian Jack
Support Digital Innovation"We should embrace digital innovation and provide clear, common-sense guidelines for blockchain technology."2
None of the six checks
Maura Keller
Nothing on this topic
Crime and public safety
Brian Jack
End the Weaponization of Justice"will stand shoulder to shoulder with him to end the weaponization of our justice system"2
None of the six checks
Maura Keller
Nothing on this topic
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
Affordability"Maura is 100% committed to raising the minimum wage." and "Maura is committed to fixing social security and student loan relief."4
Names a policy
Rights and freedoms
Brian Jack
Nothing on this topic
Maura Keller
LGBTQ+ Equality for All"Maura will fight to enshrine legal protections for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Americans"4
None of the six checks
Their record
Brian Jack
  • Home page says he was White House Political Director under President Trump.3 That is a job title; no vote or bill is named on his site.
Maura Keller
  • Enlisted in the Army in 1978 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years.5 Later worked as a nuclear medicine technologist at the Atlanta VA.5 Neither is an action on an issue heading.
In their words
Brian Jack

"In Congress, I will lead the fight to end Biden's border invasion and put America First once again"

Brian Jack, campaign Issues page2

"in Congress, I'll put pencil to paper to return to the pro-growth policies that fueled President Trump's economic boom."

Brian Jack, campaign Issues page2
Maura Keller

"Maura is 100% committed to raising the minimum wage."

Maura Keller, campaign Issues page4

"Maura will vote to restore Medicare subsidies and fight to close the insurance gap when in office."

Maura Keller, campaign Issues page4
Where we read it
Brian Jack
Website: brianjack.com/issues/ (checked 11/5/2026)
Maura Keller
Website: maurakeller.com/issues (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • Both say prices are a problem. Jack: "high prices at the gas station and grocery store."2 Keller: "With costs sky-rocketing, Maura knows the people of her district are desperate for serious leadership."4
  • Both call for enforcement at the border. Jack lists "funding for ICE and border patrol, deporting criminal illegals."2 Keller: "stronger enforcement to stop illegal immigration."4

Where they really split

  • Energy: Jack wants "unleashing American energy including oil and natural gas."2 Keller's menu says "INVEST IN CLEAN ENERGY."4
  • Immigration: Jack lists "deporting criminal illegals."2 Keller adds "streamlining legal pathways for hardworking families."4
  • Taxes and wages: Jack wants "expanding President Trump's middle class tax cuts."2 Keller is "100% committed to raising the minimum wage."4

What each one leaves out

  • Jack's Issues page has four headings. It names a policy on two, spells out how on none, and gives no costs or dates. It doesn't mention health care, veterans or seniors.2
  • Keller's Issues page has eight headings. It names a policy on three (wages and student loans, the Right to Repair Act, Medicare subsidies), spells out how on none, and gives no costs or dates. "First day in office" is the only timing.4
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Georgia Secretary of State results, unofficial (all 159 counties reporting, last updated Nov 4, 2026 12:13 PM): results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/11032026GeneralAndSpecialElection
  2. Brian Jack campaign, Issues: brianjack.com/issues/
  3. Brian Jack campaign, Home: brianjack.com/
  4. Maura Keller campaign, Issues: maurakeller.com/issues
  5. Maura Keller campaign, About: maurakeller.com/about
  6. Maura Keller campaign, Home: maurakeller.com/
  7. Maura Keller campaign, News (data centers): maurakeller.com/news/brian-jack-data-centers