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Rich
McCormick

Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick seeks reelection in Georgia's 7th District in 2026

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Background

Dr. Rich McCormick is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Georgia's 7th Congressional District. He previously represented Georgia's 6th District from 2023 to 2025, then transitioned to the 7th District from 2025 to the present, according to Congress.gov. 5

Before entering Congress, McCormick served in the Marine Corps and Navy as a helicopter pilot and Navy commander, and worked as an emergency-room physician most recently at Northside Hospital. He also taught at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College as a Marine Officer Instructor. 7

McCormick holds a BS from Oregon State University (1990), an MBA from National University (1999), and an MD from Morehouse School of Medicine (2010). 711 He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia, though at least one congressional directory lists Suwanee as his hometown. 712

McCormick is the Republican candidate for Georgia's 7th District in the November 3, 2026 general election and is running as the incumbent. 316

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Georgia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Georgia's 7th Congressional District
Website
richmccormick.us(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Rich McCormick voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.2%
with their party’s majority
93%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    McCormick calls on Trump administration to investigate suspected H-1B visa fraud in north metro Atlanta

    McCormick wrote to Vice President JD Vance and the Secretaries of State, Labor, and Homeland Security, requesting investigative and enforcement resources be directed toward suspected H-1B visa fraud and abuse in and around GA-07. He cited constituent reports, stakeholder discussions, and recent enforcement activity. His office framed these as allegations and a request for investigation, not established findings of fraud.

    Congressman McCormick Calls on Trump Administration to ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    debate
    Kozycki debates with empty podium for McCormick at Forsyth County event

    According to Kozycki's October 8 AJC opinion article, McCormick did not appear at a Forsyth County debate event on October 5, and Kozycki debated with an empty podium in his place. Kozycki described this as part of a pattern of McCormick declining debate invitations; these characterizations are Kozycki's account.

    Frustrated with politics? Voters should demand answers from candidates. · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 24
    news
    McCormick does not respond to Appen Media candidate Q&A by publication deadline

    Local outlet Appen Media reported that McCormick did not respond to its candidate Q&A questionnaire by the time of publication, while opponent Kozycki presumably did participate.

    Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 7 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 19
    news
    McCormick publishes op-ed promoting his Ban Birth Tourism Act

    McCormick wrote an opinion piece in the North State Journal advocating for his Ban Birth Tourism Act, describing birth tourism as a legal loophole he wants to close. The piece was an advocacy statement about legislation he had introduced, not a report that the bill had become law.

    MCCORMICK: Birth tourism is a loophole; it is time to close it · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 18
    debate
    McCormick declines to commit to debate with Kozycki, citing publicity concerns

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Kozycki accused McCormick of not committing to a Flowery Branch debate and of missing earlier debate opportunities. McCormick said he did not recall receiving an invitation and indicated he was not inclined to debate Kozycki, arguing it would give his opponent unwarranted publicity.

    Georgia U.S. Senate race is slipping off the GOP radar · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    news
    McCormick chairs biotechnology hearing, highlights Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act

    In his opening statement as House Science Committee chair at a biotechnology innovation and biosecurity hearing, McCormick announced he had introduced the Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act, aimed at closing the gap between federal biotech research spending and the trained U.S. workforce needed to scale innovations.

    Opening Statement of Chairman Rich McCormick at Balancing ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 26
    poll
    District poll shows McCormick at 46%, Kozycki at 43% among likely voters

    A 20/20 Insight poll of 445 likely voters, conducted August 20–26 for the Kozycki campaign, showed McCormick leading 46% to 43% with 11% undecided. The poll was sponsored by the opposing campaign and should not be treated as an independent consensus.

    GA-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 15
    filing
    McCormick Q2 FEC filing shows ~$1.64M raised, ~$1.01M cash on hand

    FEC-based figures through June 30, filed July 15, show McCormick raised approximately $1.64 million, spent approximately $1.33 million, and held approximately $1.01 million cash on hand for the 2026 cycle.

    Richard Mccormick — CivicGate · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 16
    filing
    Georgia runoff election held; McCormick confirmed as GOP nominee for GA-07

    Georgia's runoff election was held on June 16, 2026, finalizing the general-election matchup between incumbent Republican Rich McCormick and Democrat Tony (Anthony) Kozycki.

    U.S. House District 7 2026 — Candidates & Results | Vote GA · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. May 19
    filing
    Georgia GOP primary held; McCormick advances as Republican candidate in GA-07

    Georgia's primary was held on May 19, 2026. McCormick secured the Republican nomination for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, with the general election set for November 3 against Democrat Tony Kozycki.

    U.S. House District 7 2026 — Candidates & Results | Vote GA · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Police Benevolent Association of Georgia organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide as an endorser; flagged as received after the guide's evaluation deadline. Announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Tea Party Express organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • With Honor Fund II organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Rep. Andy Biggs official
    Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Club for Growth organization
    Listed as an endorser by iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Prosperity Action organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Council on American Exceptionalism organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Former Georgia state Sen. Hunter Hill official
    Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • House Freedom Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser by iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • SEAL PAC organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Rep. Troy Nehls official
    Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • National Republican Congressional Committee organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Rep. Jim Jordan official
    Listed as an endorser by iVoterGuide; announcement date not found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Susan B. Anthony List organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Rep. Burgess Owens official
    Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Medical Association of Georgia organization
    Listed as an endorser by iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Frontline Patriots PAC organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Rep. Pat Fallon official
    Listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • United States–India Relationship Council organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • War Veterans Fund PAC organization
    Listed among McCormick's endorsements on iVoterGuide; announcement date not found. ivoterguide.com
  • Log Cabin Republicans PAC organization
    Included McCormick in its fifth round of endorsements, announced September 28, 2026. logcabin.org · Sep 28, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement of McCormick for Georgia's Seventh District on September 2, 2026. uschamber.com · Sep 2, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    President Trump endorsed McCormick for reelection; statement published July 27, 2026. trump-archive.com · Jul 27, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House GA-06 · RWon206,88662.2%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.64M
Spent
$1.33M
Cash on hand
$1.01M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0GA07273(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] GA-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] U.S. House District 7 2026 — Candidates & Results | Vote GA(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  4. [4] Rich McCormick - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Richard McCormick(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] Voter Guide Profile for GA U.S. Rep., Dist. 7 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  7. [7] Frustrated with politics? Voters should demand answers from candidates.(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  8. [8] Media | Representative Mccormick(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  9. [9] Congressman McCormick Calls on Trump Administration to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  10. [10] Voter Guide Profile for GA U.S. Rep., Dist. 7 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fifth Round of Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  12. [12] Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 7(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] MCCORMICK: Birth tourism is a loophole; it is time to close it(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  14. [14] Georgia U.S. Senate race is slipping off the GOP radar(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  15. [15] Opening Statement of Chairman Rich McCormick at Balancing ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  16. [16] Richard Mccormick — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  17. [17] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  18. [18] Congressman Rich McCormick is an incredibly ... - Trump Archive(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  19. [19] #151: Strength Is Power - Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
  20. [20] Health Should Be a Bigger Focus at the GOP Convention Than It Will Be, Lawmaker Says(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  21. [21] Foreign Policy(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2025
  22. [22] Fiscal Responsibility | Representative Mccormick - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2025
  23. [23] Dr. Rich McCormick:”Congress voted to double down on the same ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2022
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