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Campaign Finance (2026)
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About
Andrew S. Clyde is a Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia's 9th district and a gun store owner who advocated for civil asset forfeiture reform after a legal dispute with the IRS.
Background
Born on November 22, 1963, Andrew S. Clyde established a career as a business owner before entering public office. He opened a gun shop called Clyde Armory in 1991, which he grew from a home-based hobby into a multi-location enterprise with millions in annual sales. Additionally, he served on the board of directors for the Clarke Community Federal Credit Union and became a public advocate for civil asset forfeiture reform after successfully challenging an Internal Revenue Service seizure of his business funds.
Political career
Before entering public office, Andrew S. Clyde was a gun store owner and a member of the board of directors for the Clarke Community Federal Credit Union. He ran for Georgia's 9th congressional district in 2020 and has been serving as a U.S. representative since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represents a district that includes several rural and exurban communities northeast of Atlanta.
Current focus
Clyde, Andrew S. represents the 9th congressional district of GA in the U.S. House. Clyde, Andrew S. currently serves on the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on the Budget. They have sponsored 53 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8460; H.R. 6372; H.R. 5107.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
53
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes