Rich McCormick

Rich McCormick

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Georgia District 7

U.S. House Georgia District 7

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Lucy McBath

Prior offices

U.S. House Georgia District 6

Successor: Lucy McBath

Predecessor: Lucy McBath

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Graduate

National University

Medical

Morehouse School of Medicine

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Personal

Profession

Physician

Contact

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Rich McCormick (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 7th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McCormick (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Rich McCormick lives in Suwanee, Georgia. McCormick served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He earned an M.B.A. from National University and an M.D. from Morehouse School of Medicine. McCormick's career experience includes working as an emergency medicine physician with Gwinnett Medical Center and Northside Hospital, a Marine officer instructor with Georgia Tech and Morehouse College, and a pilot.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2025-2026

McCormick was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
• Investigations and Oversight, Chair
• Space and Aeronautics
• House Committee on Armed Services
• Cyber Information Technologies and Innovation
• Tactical Air and Land Forces
• Committee on Foreign Affairs

2023-2024

McCormick was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Foreign Affairs
• Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
• Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia
• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
• Investigations and Oversight
• Space and Aeronautics
• House Committee on Armed Services
• Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems
• Tactical Air and Land Forces

Elections

2026

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Incumbent Rich McCormick and Eric Barfield are running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Rich McCormick (R)
	Submit photo	Eric Barfield (R)

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2024

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Incumbent Rich McCormick defeated Bob Christian in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick (R)	64.9	275,907
		Bob Christian (D)	35.1	149,535

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 425,442
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Charles King (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Bob Christian advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Christian	100.0	20,958

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,958
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Capparell (D)
• Brandon Miller (D)
• Shelly Abraham (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Incumbent Rich McCormick advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	100.0	47,063

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,063
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Endorsements

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Pledges

McCormick signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Rich McCormick defeated Bob Christian in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick (R)	62.2	206,886
		Bob Christian (D)	37.8	125,612

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,498
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Rich McCormick defeated Jake Evans in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	66.5	27,455
		Jake Evans	33.5	13,808

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,263
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Bob Christian defeated Wayne White in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Christian	55.5	18,776
		Wayne White	44.5	15,025

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,801
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kimberly Reuter (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	43.1	48,967
✔		Jake Evans	23.0	26,160
		Mallory Staples	9.0	10,178
		Meagan Hanson	8.4	9,539
		Eugene Yu	6.5	7,411
		Blake Harbin	3.7	4,171
		Byron Gatewood	3.0	3,358
		Suzi Voyles	2.3	2,646
		Paulette Smith	1.0	1,123

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 113,553
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Harold Earls (R)
• Eric Welsh (R)

2020

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Carolyn Bourdeaux defeated Rich McCormick in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Bourdeaux (D)	51.4	190,900
		Rich McCormick (R)	48.6	180,564

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 371,464
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carolyn Bourdeaux	52.8	44,710
		Brenda Lopez Romero	12.4	10,497
		Nabilah Islam Parkes	12.3	10,447
		Rashid Malik	8.0	6,780
		John Eaves	7.7	6,548
		Zahra Karinshak	6.8	5,729

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 84,711
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Marqus Cole (D)
• David Kim (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	55.1	35,280
		Renee Unterman	17.4	11,143
		Mark Gonsalves	7.2	4,640
		Lynne Homrich	7.1	4,567
		Eugene Yu	6.0	3,856
		Lisa Babbage	5.2	3,336
		Zachary Kennemore	1.9	1,195

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,017
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ben Bullock (R)
• Harrison Floyd (R)
• Lerah Lee (R)
• Jacqueline Tseng (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

McCormick's campaign website stated the following:

“	OPPORTUNITY RESTORED Raised by a single mother, Dr. Rich McCormick got his first job in middle school as a paperboy and by the age of 15 became a bus boy and cook. Rich worked his way through college and was commissioned an officer in the Marine Corps. He then obtained an MBA while attending night school and through hard work, was able to continue his pursuit of the American Dream. Eventually he went to medical school and is now an Emergency Medicine Physician. Rich recognizes the opportunities that allowed us to prosper are under attack by the Biden Administration. Inflation is soaring beyond wage increases. Biden proposed the largest tax increase in history and imposed draconian regulations on local businesses. Rich will stop this slide towards socialism and create legislation to: Provide real tax relief for middle class families Remove unnecessary regulation that limit growth with no benefit Promote entrepreneurship and innovation to grow the economy Get the Supply Chain Moving and Restock Our Shelves SAFETY SECURED Dr. Rich McCormick believes two things can and must be true: law and order is and must be the bedrock of our Republic; all men are created equally and should be treated as such under the law. Safety for our businesses and homes is a top priority for Rich McCormick. He vigorously opposes defunding the police as it would lead to a dramatic increase in violent crime. Dr. McCormick will also work to make certain that federal, state, and local law enforcement have the resources and training required to combat the flow of illegal drugs, stop criminal gangs, and end human trafficking. He will fight to end Biden’s open-door policies to illegal immigrants and deport those who have been shipped to our communities. Fully Fund and Support Law Enforcement Build the Wall and Rid Our Communities of Illegal Immigrants Hold Violent Criminals and Drug Pushers Accountable for their Crimes ELECTIONS PROTECTED Joe Biden and his cronies in Congress are seeking to rig our elections for generations. They want to strip away local control of elections and put Washington bureaucrats in control. They even wan force you to pay for congressional campaigns! Even worse, they want to stop widely supported voter ID laws that ensure only legal votes count. That is not the America Rich McCormick fought for as a Marine and Naval Commander. Rich believes in election integrity and making certain that every American can vote and it is impossible to cheat. In Congress, Rich will fight against ALL attempts to federalize our elections, force taxpayers to pay for the elections of the entitled elitist class and improve election integrity. Secure Free and Fair Elections Stop Federalization of Elections Require an ID to Vote No Tax Dollars for Entitled Politicians 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENDED As a decorated Marine and Naval Commander, Rich swore an oath to defend our constitution. He knows that the right of a legal citizen owning a firearm is one of the rights under greatest assault by the radical left. Rich will never waver in his defense of the 2nd Amendment and will oppose any and all attempts to infringe upon them. Rich will also seek to expand the rights of law-abiding citizens by expanding concealed carry reciprocity nationwide. Defend the 2nd Amendment Stop Biden’s Gun Grab Attempts Ensure Concealed Carry is Respected Nationally PARENTS AND STUDENTS PRIORITIZED The radical left has gone too far when it comes to our children. They crippled kids’ social development with mask mandates and brainwashed them with radical ideologies. We need to get back to teaching kids, not punishing them. And Rich is crystal clear on his own children: he is not interested in co-parenting with the government. In Congress, Rich will never bend the knee to the Democrats and the radical teachers’ unions that control them. He will defend parental rights and always put the best interests of students first. And for Rich, that means teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic, not radical race theories. Ban federal funding for school districts that teach CRT or promote remote learning End Mask Mandates in Schools Encourage School Choice and Parental Options Support Rights THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AGAINST A CORRUPT SCHOOL SYSTEM SANITY IN HEALTHCARE RESTORED Dr. Rich McCormick is in his third year of serving on the frontlines in the emergency room to combat COVID. Through it all, he has followed the ACTUAL science, not the pandemic fears, and called out ridiculous mask and vaccine mandates – making him the enemy of the left. And as a practicing physician, Rich knows that our healthcare system is the best in the world and that the last thing we can afford is the Joe Biden-Bernie Sanders single-payer healthcare scheme. Not only will it ADD $32 trillion to our tax burden over the next ten years, but it will also destroy 160 million private health insurance plans and reduce access to quality healthcare. To fix healthcare and make it more affordable and sane again, it’s time to send a physician to DC. In Congress, Rich will champion patient-centered healthcare solutions to: End Restrictions on those who have immunity (Vaccines are a choice) Create Pricing transparency to force prices down through competition Allow hospital visitations without unfair restrictions 100% pro-life doctor End Mask Mandates – Everywhere! Stop Biden’s Socialized Medicine Schemes that Would Eliminate 160 Million Insurance Plans Slash Federally-mandated Paperwork that Robs Doctors of Time with Patients Allow Patients to Choose What is Best for Them and Their Family AMERICA REVIVED Dr. McCormick served our country in the military for over 20 years, and doesn’t want to see it become the next Venezuela or Cuba. That is why he is 100% ALL IN to stop Nancy Pelosi and her socialist Squad from bringing those same radical policies to America. Rich knows that America is at it’s best when we get government out of the way of job creators and empower them to build their businesses with less regulatory burdens. He will do everything possible to defend the American Dream for all people by assuring upward mobility and better income that accompanies a strong economy. He will continue to find innovative ways to: Encourage business growth and job creation Stop Socialized Healthcare Limit Government and Protect Individual Liberty Preserve the American Dream for Future Generations FAMILIES PROTECTED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military. As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice. In Congress, Rich will continue upholding his oath. He will lean on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. Just as importantly, he will make certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home. Restore America’s military might Prepare our troops for the next battle Deliver better healthcare to veterans FAITH RENEWED Rich is wholly invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community. Rich believes that investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future. He has been active in youth ministry for over 20 years. As a physician and student leader, he has seen how human trafficking and sexual abuse has devastated not just families, but entire communities. Domestic violence is a reality that Dr. McCormick treats all too often and he recognizes the need to support outreach and advocacy groups throughout the district. As an ER doctor, Dr. McCormick has treated too many overdose victims and seen too many lives devastated by drug addiction. As the head of the Polypharmacy Multidisciplinary Committee at Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center, he wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year. Dr. McCormick is prepared to tackle the tough challenges facing our community by: Combating opioid abuse and help those struggling with addictions find treatment End the scourge of human trafficking and punish traffickers Protect life at every stage, from the unborn to the infirm. AMERICA STRENGTHENED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military. As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice. In Congress, Rich will continue upholding his oath. He will lean on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. Just as importantly, he will make certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home. Restore America’s military might Prepare our troops for the next battle Deliver better healthcare to veterans	”
—Rich McCormick's campaign website (2024)

2022

Rich McCormick did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

McCormick's campaign website stated the following:

“	OPPORTUNITY RESTORED Raised by a single mother, Dr. Rich McCormick got his first job in middle school as a paperboy and by the age of 15 became a bus boy and cook. Rich worked his way through college and was commissioned an officer in the Marine Corps. He then obtained an MBA while attending night school and through hard work, was able to continue his pursuit of the American Dream. Eventually he went to medical school and is now an Emergency Medicine Physician. Rich recognizes the opportunities that allowed us to prosper are under attack by the Biden Administration. Inflation is soaring beyond wage increases. Biden proposed the largest tax increase in history and imposed draconian regulations on local businesses. Rich will stop this slide towards socialism and create legislation to: Provide real tax relief for middle class families Remove unnecessary regulation that limit growth with no benefit Promote entrepreneurship and innovation to grow the economy Get the Supply Chain Moving and Restock Our Shelves SAFETY SECURED Dr. Rich McCormick believes two things can and must be true: law and order is and must be the bedrock of our Republic; all men are created equally and should be treated as such under the law. Safety for our businesses and homes is a top priority for Rich McCormick. He vigorously opposes defunding the police as it would lead to a dramatic increase in violent crime. Dr. McCormick will also work to make certain that federal, state, and local law enforcement have the resources and training required to combat the flow of illegal drugs, stop criminal gangs, and end human trafficking. He will fight to end Biden’s open-door policies to illegal immigrants and deport those who have been shipped to our communities. Fully Fund and Support Law Enforcement Build the Wall and Rid Our Communities of Illegal Immigrants Hold Violent Criminals and Drug Pushers Accountable for their Crimes ELECTIONS PROTECTED Joe Biden and his cronies in Congress are seeking to rig our elections for generations. They want to strip away local control of elections and put Washington bureaucrats in control. They even wan force you to pay for congressional campaigns! Even worse, they want to stop widely supported voter ID laws that ensure only legal votes count. That is not the America Rich McCormick fought for as a Marine and Naval Commander. Rich believes in election integrity and making certain that every American can vote and it is impossible to cheat. In Congress, Rich will fight against ALL attempts to federalize our elections, force taxpayers to pay for the elections of the entitled elitist class and improve election integrity. Secure Free and Fair Elections Stop Federalization of Elections Require an ID to Vote No Tax Dollars for Entitled Politicians 2ND AMENDMENT DEFENDED As a decorated Marine and Naval Commander, Rich swore an oath to defend our constitution. He knows that the right of a legal citizen owning a firearm is one of the rights under greatest assault by the radical left. Rich will never waver in his defense of the 2nd Amendment and will oppose any and all attempts to infringe upon them. Rich will also seek to expand the rights of law-abiding citizens by expanding concealed carry reciprocity nationwide. Defend the 2nd Amendment Stop Biden’s Gun Grab Attempts Ensure Concealed Carry is Respected Nationally PARENTS AND STUDENTS PRIORITIZED The radical left has gone too far when it comes to our children. They crippled kids’ social development with mask mandates and brainwashed them with radical ideologies. We need to get back to teaching kids, not punishing them. And Rich is crystal clear on his own children: he is not interested in co-parenting with the government. In Congress, Rich will never bend the knee to the Democrats and the radical teachers’ unions that control them. He will defend parental rights and always put the best interests of students first. And for Rich, that means teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic, not radical race theories. Ban federal funding for school districts that teach CRT or promote remote learning End Mask Mandates in Schools Encourage School Choice and Parental Options Support Rights THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AGAINST A CORRUPT SCHOOL SYSTEM SANITY IN HEALTHCARE RESTORED Dr. Rich McCormick is in his third year of serving on the frontlines in the emergency room to combat COVID. Through it all, he has followed the ACTUAL science, not the pandemic fears, and called out ridiculous mask and vaccine mandates – making him the enemy of the left. And as a practicing physician, Rich knows that our healthcare system is the best in the world and that the last thing we can afford is the Joe Biden-Bernie Sanders single-payer healthcare scheme. Not only will it ADD $32 trillion to our tax burden over the next ten years, but it will also destroy 160 million private health insurance plans and reduce access to quality healthcare. To fix healthcare and make it more affordable and sane again, it’s time to send a physician to DC. In Congress, Rich will champion patient-centered healthcare solutions to: End Restrictions on those who have immunity (Vaccines are a choice) Create Pricing transparency to force prices down through competition Allow hospital visitations without unfair restrictions 100% pro-life doctor End Mask Mandates – Everywhere! Stop Biden’s Socialized Medicine Schemes that Would Eliminate 160 Million Insurance Plans Slash Federally-mandated Paperwork that Robs Doctors of Time with Patients Allow Patients to Choose What is Best for Them and Their Family AMERICA REVIVED Dr. McCormick served our country in the military for over 20 years, and doesn’t want to see it become the next Venezuela or Cuba. That is why he is 100% ALL IN to stop Nancy Pelosi and her socialist Squad from bringing those same radical policies to America. Rich knows that America is at it’s best when we get government out of the way of job creators and empower them to build their businesses with less regulatory burdens. He will do everything possible to defend the American Dream for all people by assuring upward mobility and better income that accompanies a strong economy. He will continue to find innovative ways to: Encourage business growth and job creation Stop Socialized Healthcare Limit Government and Protect Individual Liberty Preserve the American Dream for Future Generations FAMILIES PROTECTED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military. As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice. In Congress, Rich will continue upholding his oath. He will lean on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. Just as importantly, he will make certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home. Restore America’s military might Prepare our troops for the next battle Deliver better healthcare to veterans FAITH RENEWED Rich is wholly invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community. Rich believes that investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future. He has been active in youth ministry for over 20 years. As a physician and student leader, he has seen how human trafficking and sexual abuse has devastated not just families, but entire communities. Domestic violence is a reality that Dr. McCormick treats all too often and he recognizes the need to support outreach and advocacy groups throughout the district. As an ER doctor, Dr. McCormick has treated too many overdose victims and seen too many lives devastated by drug addiction. As the head of the Polypharmacy Multidisciplinary Committee at Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center, he wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year. Dr. McCormick is prepared to tackle the tough challenges facing our community by: Combating opioid abuse and help those struggling with addictions find treatment End the scourge of human trafficking and punish traffickers Protect life at every stage, from the unborn to the infirm. AMERICA STRENGTHENED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military. As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice. In Congress, Rich will continue upholding his oath. He will lean on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. Just as importantly, he will make certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home. Restore America’s military might Prepare our troops for the next battle Deliver better healthcare to veterans	”
—Rich McCormick's campaign website (2022)

2020

Rich McCormick did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

McCormick’s campaign website stated the following:

“	HEALTHCARE REFORMED We have the best healthcare system in the world. The survival rate of heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. far outpaces any other system. The problem is that the price of healthcare has quickly become unaffordable. We spend about 1/5 of our taxes on Healthcare already, not counting your premiums which have likely increased by over double since the “Affordable Care Act” was passed. To add insult to injury, your deductibles may have increased and about half of all Americans have had to deal with surprise billing. If we go to a single-payer (government-run) system, we would ADD about $32 trillion to our tax burden in the next 10 years while eliminating choice and around 160 million private health insurance plans. As an emergency physician who treats patients regardless of their insurance status, Dr. Rich McCormick is intimately familiar with the costs of healthcare and understands that a single-payer healthcare system would be the biggest step the nation could take toward socialism. In Canada, a single payer system, the average wait to see a specialist after being diagnosed is over 21 weeks and getting worse every year. Dr. McCormick understands the limitations to this system and will fight to keep the best practices while eliminating waist and administrative costs making our system unaffordable. To fix healthcare and make it more affordable and accessible, it’s time to send a physician to DC. In congress, Rich will champion patient-centered healthcare solutions to: Protect those with pre-existing conditions End surprise medical billing Slash federally-mandated paperwork that robs physicians of time with patients Oppose Medicare for All that would eliminate 160 million private insurance plans OPPORTUNITY RESTORED Raised by a single mother, Dr. Rich McCormick got his first job in middle school as a paperboy and by the age of 15 became a bus boy and cook. Rich worked his way through college and was commissioned an officer in the Marine Corps. He then obtained an MBA while attending night school and through hard work, was able to continue his pursuit of the American Dream. Eventually he went to medical school and is now an Emergency Medicine Physician. Rich wants to ensure that children from all backgrounds have that same opportunities. As a congressman, he will work to empower the private sector that powers upward mobility and income while fighting the slide towards socialism. He will champion job and income creating legislation to: Provide real tax relief for middle class families Remove unnecessary regulation that limit growth with no benefit Promote entrepreneurship and innovation to grow the economy AMERICA STRENGTHENED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military. As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice. In Congress, Rich will continue upholding his oath. He will lean on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. Just as importantly, he will make certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home. Restore America’s military might Prepare our troops for the next battle Deliver better healthcare to veterans FAITH RENEWED Rich is wholly invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community right here in Gwinnett and Forsyth. Rich believes that investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future. He has been active in youth ministry for over 20 years. As a physician and student leader, he has seen how human trafficking and sexual abuse has devastated not just families, but entire communities. Domestic violence is a reality that Dr. McCormick treats all too often and he recognizes the need to support outreach and advocacy groups throughout the district. As an ER doctor, Dr. McCormick has treated too many overdose victims and seen too many lives devastated by drug addiction. As the head of the Polypharmacy Multidisciplinary Committee at Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center, he wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year. Dr. McCormick is prepared to tackle the tough challenges facing our community by: Combating opioid abuse and help those struggling with addictions find treatment End the scourge of human trafficking and punish traffickers Protect life at every stage, from the unborn to the infirm COMMUNITIES ENGAGED Dr. McCormick didn’t serve our country in the military for over 20 years only to see to it become the next Venezuela or Cuba. That is why he is 100% ALL IN to stop Nancy Pelosi and her socialist Squad from bringing those same radical policies to America. Rich knows that America is at it’s best when we get government out of the way of job creators and empower them to build their businesses with less regulatory burdens. He will do everything possible to defend the American Dream for all people by assuring upward mobility and better income that accompanies a strong economy. He will continue to find innovative ways to: Encourage business growth and job creation Stop Socialized Healthcare Limit Government and Protect Individual Liberty Preserve the American Dream for Future Generations	”
—Rich McCormick’s campaign website (2020)

Campaign advertisements

Supporting McCormick

"Morehouse" - McCormick campaign ad, released October 24, 2020

"The Marine" - McCormick campaign ad, released October 15, 2020

"All In" - McCormick campaign ad, released October 5, 2020

"Present" - McCormick campaign ad, released September 18, 2020

"ALL IN" - McCormick campaign ad, released November 10, 2019

• "Ben Carson Endorses Dr. Rich McCormick" - McCormick campaign ad, released October 31, 2020

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Rich McCormick campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Georgia District 7	Candidacy Declared general	$830,277	$852,537
2024*	U.S. House Georgia District 7	Won general	$2,277,572	$1,684,551
2022	U.S. House Georgia District 6	Won general	$4,636,744	$4,658,636
2020	U.S. House Georgia District 7	Lost general	$2,714,680	$2,681,727
Grand total			$10,459,272	$9,877,451
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Rich McCormick

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Donald Trump  source  (Conservative Party, R)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Won General
Ron DeSantis  source	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Withdrew in Convention
Scott Parkinson  source  (R)	U.S. Senate Virginia (2024)	Primary	Lost Primary

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118th Congress (2023-2025)

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Yea	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Yea	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Yea	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Yea	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Nay	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Nay	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Yea	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Nay	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Nay	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Yea	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Yea	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Yea	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Yea	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Yea	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Nay	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

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Preceded by Lucy McBath (D)	U.S. House Georgia District 7 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Lucy McBath (D)	U.S. House Georgia District 6 2023-2025	Succeeded by Lucy McBath (D)

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Earl Carter (R)

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Sanford Bishop (D)

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Brian Jack (R)

District 4

Hank Johnson (D)

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Nikema Williams (D)

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Lucy McBath (D)

District 7

Rich McCormick (R)

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Austin Scott (R)

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Andrew Clyde (R)

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Mike Collins (R)

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Barry Loudermilk (R)

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Rick Allen (R)

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David Scott (D)

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Marjorie Greene (R)

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