Rick Allen wins the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 12

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Allen has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Allen has been in office since January 2015, and he was running against former Marine Tory Branum.

Even though less than half of the votes have been counted, AP has called the race, with Allen receiving over 80% of the votes so far.

Less than two weeks ago, Allen held a breakfast rally for voters at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 10 days before Georgia’s primary election day.

At the event, Allen emphasized the importance of reading levels in schools, economic growth and healthcare.

The race for the Democratic nomination hasn’t been decided yet. Ceretta Smith, Traci George, Brianna Woodson, Tracell Peace-Nichols and Chris Stephens are running.

Elsewhere across Georgia

• Chris Harden won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.
• Clay Fuller won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
• Nikema Williams won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Georgia’s 5th Congressional District.