Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore, who represents Senate District 53 (including Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities), is signaling a run for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District, pitching himself as a combative conservative ready to take his fight from Atlanta to Washington.

In a message sent to supporters, Moore said that after “much prayer with my family and team,” he is officially running for Congress to serve the 14th District. He described his time in the Georgia Senate as a relentless campaign against the “RINO establishment” and the “radical left,” and framed his candidacy as the next step in that confrontation.

Kicked out of the Republican caucus

Moore’s announcement leans heavily on his ongoing conflict with Republican leadership under the Gold Dome. He argues that his push to investigate and defund Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis led to retaliation from within his own party. Moore was kicked out of the Senate Republican caucus, a move he cites as proof he is willing to take on entrenched interests inside the party as well as Democrats.

Critics question his legislative accomplishments

Since being elected to the Georgia Senate, Moore has built a reputation around public clashes, viral moments, and hard-edged rhetoric. While Moore’s campaign pitch argues he has been the “hardest-hitting” conservative in Atlanta, his legislative output is a point of contention. Supporters point to his involvement in numerous measures that advanced through the legislature; for example, legislative tracking shows Moore listed among sponsors on bills that became law during the 2025 session. Critics, however, argue that Moore’s tenure has been defined more by high-profile political fights than by producing broadly impactful policy outcomes—an argument likely to intensify as the congressional race takes shape.

A campaign built on confrontation

Moore is positioning himself as a Trump-aligned candidate who wants to carry the fight to Washington. In his message, he promoted a platform that includes cutting taxes, opposing progressive cultural policies, reducing household costs like fuel and groceries, and pushing aggressive immigration enforcement. He also portrayed himself as ready to “go to war in D.C.” alongside President Trump.

If Moore enters the race, the 14th District contest is expected to draw significant attention across Northwest Georgia, especially given the district’s national reputation for hard-right politics and high-profile campaigns.