From 1965 to 1993, the 6th District covered a swath of exurban and rural territory south and west of Atlanta.

The district is known for producing prominent figures in American politics, including former House Speaker and 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, and former U.S.

It was also known as a suburban Republican stronghold for much of its recent history, and the party held the seat from 1992 to 2018.

However, Metro Atlanta's recent population growth has brought Democratic-leaning voters into the area, as evidenced by McBath's 2018 victory over Republican incumbent Karen Handel.

The district's new boundaries have restored its previous Republican bent.