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

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Filing deadline: March 6, 2020
Primary: June 9, 2020
Primary runoff: August 11, 2020
General: November 3, 2020
General runoff: January 5, 2021
Pre-election incumbent:
Rob Woodall (Republican)
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Rich McCormick defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for Georgia's 7th Congressional District on June 9, 2020. McCormick received 55% of the vote to Renee Unterman's 18%. No other candidate received more than 10% of the vote.

McCormick advanced to the district's general election on November 3, 2020. If no candidate had received a majority of the vote in the primary election, a runoff between the top two vote-getters would have been held.

Incumbent Rob Woodall (R), who was first elected in 2010, did not seek re-election.

McCormick, Unterman, and Lynne Homrich led in endorsements, fundraising, and media attention. The three candidates campaigned on their personal experiences and backgrounds.

McCormick focused on his experiences as a military pilot and an emergency medicine physician. He stated, "Our nation faces daunting issues and we need a fighter with the experience to match the challenges that will shape our nation for the years to come."[1] U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the House Freedom Fund, and Club for Growth PAC endorsed McCormick.

Unterman highlighted her record in the Georgia State Senate. She said, "I’ve proven I can do more than talk about conservative values — I can get results on the kitchen table issues that improve the lives of Georgians I represent."[2] Former Gov. Nathan Deal (R), Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), and state Rep. Brett Harrell (R) endorsed Unterman.

Homrich highlighted her business experience and said she would work to create jobs and improve the economy. She said, "I'm not a career politician. I'm a mom of four who got off the sidelines to run for office because I have that business experience we need more of in government."[1] The Value In Electing Women (VIEW) PAC endorsed Homrich.

Lisa Babbage, Mark Gonsalves, Zachary Kennemore, and Eugene Yu also ran in the primary.

Georgia's 7th Congressional District was the closest U.S. House race in 2018. Woodall defeated Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) by 433 votes, a margin of 0.15 percentage points. Major independent observers rated the general election as a toss-up. The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+9, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Republican than the national average. Click here to learn more about what was at stake in the general election.

Click on candidate names below to view their key messages:


Homrich
McCormick
Unterman


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Election procedure changes in 2020

See also: Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020

Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.

Georgia modified its primary election process as follows:

  • Election postponements: The statewide and presidential preference primary elections were postponed to June 9, 2020.
  • Voting procedures: Absentee ballot application forms to all active voters in the primary election.
  • Political party events: The Republican Party of Georgia canceled its state convention, originally scheduled to take place on May 29-30, 2020.

For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.


Candidates and election results

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

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

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 64,017
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Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[3] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.

Lisa Babbage

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "A political outsider, I have spent my life working as a educator, author, and grassroots activist. My commitment to Georgia and to this country is deeply rooted in the fact that I had to overcome overwhelming odds of learning how to read later in life, facing racism, and having to overcome the trauma of abuse. Yet despite these blows, America gave me an opportunity to still seek freedom, economically and socially. From a personal perspective, I understand why our Constitution must be defended, in its entirety. Yet, I am compassionate enough to also understand what it takes to make it work for all of America's citizens: black, white, asian, and hispanic; wealthy or poor, religious or non-religious, gay or straight. I am a mother and grandmother who embraces the American Dream for all people. But without closing immigration loopholes and severely reducing government waste, our citizenry is vulnerable to socialism, which benefits no one. I'm committed to giving Americans back the ability to pursue life, liberty and happiness without the condemnation of politically correct rhetoric that divides our Republic. "

Key Messages

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District 7 is one of the fastest growing Communities in the nation which is a challenge for any city planner. People in District 7 have a strong desire for our infrastructure to include plans for green space, road maintenance, live-work development, beautification zones, and pedestrian commerce. I will work with Congress to make sure that CD07 has funding for planned investiture that will keep our district functional and flourishing. We owe it to our children to help Gwinnett and Forsyth still be the best places to live and work. Our national infrastructure begins with a strong military. I'm committed to our vets and their families.

Education & Workforce Development are keys to our future. We must develop the best and brightest futures for our community by making workforce development a top priority. This means negotiating with businesses, pouring resources into education, and developing skills for those who are looking to start their careers. Families are more able to earn a living wage when training and education make employees more marketable. I will work with local Boards of Education, vocational training centers, and colleges to make sure CD07 has a plan for today, and our tomorrow. Nationally, these same principles apply. Competition brings higher wages. Now let's make sure employees are able and ready to go to work.

Utilizing Opportunity Zones for Economic Development is an imperative step in keeping CD07 stabilized. I will work with members of Congress, multi-national corporations, and our current economic partners to develop dead zones in our District and revitalize the local economy. I am committed to our national economy by lowering the deficit and reducing government waste.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Georgia District 7 in 2020.

Lynne Homrich

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  Homrich graduated from Purdue University with a degree in biochemistry in 1983. As of her 2020 campaign, Homrich’s career experience included being vice president of human resources for The Home Depot, managing director of Homrich Partners, and founder and chair of the nonprofit organizations League of Change Institute and She’s a 10.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Homrich said, "I'm not a career politician. I'm a mom of four who got off the sidelines to run for office because I have that business experience we need more of in government. … As someone with decades of business experience I'll bring that outsider perspective and take on politicians in both parties who have failed to get us results."

Homrich stated, "We need real healthcare reform that will reduce premiums and make sure that everyone has access to affordable and high-quality care, including requiring insurance companies to cover everyone with pre-existing conditions."

Homrich said, "As a mom, education is a critical issue for me. I want to make sure every child receives a quality education and make sure our kids are prepared for tomorrow’s jobs in the technological and global economy."

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Sources: Georgia Public Broadcasting, "In Their Own Words: Candidates For Georgia's 7th Congressional District," August 7, 2019, Lynne Homrich 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 9, 2020; LinkedIn, "Lynne Homrich," accessed April 9, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Georgia District 7 in 2020.

Rich McCormick

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  McCormick graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and did an emergency medicine residency through Emory University. He earned an MBA at National University. McCormick served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a pilot and in the Navy as the department head for the emergency medicine department in Afghanistan. As of his 2020 campaign, McCormick was an emergency medicine physician.


Key Messages

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McCormick said, "I bring a lifetime of proven leadership as a Marine pilot, emergency physician, an educator and as a man of faith. Our nation faces daunting issues and we need a fighter with the experience to match the challenges that will shape our nation for the years to come."

McCormick’s campaign website said that his "unique experience in healthcare and in government spending make him the ideal candidate to find solutions for patient care and defend against the socialist agenda which would rob patients of access to and quality of services."

In a campaign ad, McCormick stated, "In Congress, I’ll protect America from the socialist fantasies of the left, stand up to the squad, build the wall, and double down on the Trump economy." 

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Sources: Georgia Public Broadcasting, "In Their Own Words: Candidates For Georgia's 7th Congressional District," August 7, 2019, Rich McCormick 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 9, 2020, YouTube, "ALL IN," November 10, 2019; LinkedIn, "Richard McCormick, MD, MBA," accessed April 9, 2020, Rich McCormick 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed April 9, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Georgia District 7 in 2020.

Renee Unterman

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

Georgia State Senate (Assumed office: 2003)

Georgia House of Representatives (1998-2002)

Gwinnett County Commissioner (1990-1994)

Mayor of Loganville (1986-1990, 1996-1998)

Biography:  Unterman earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia and a nursing degree from Georgia State University. Before entering politics, Unterman worked as a nurse.


Key Messages

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Unterman said, "I’ve proven I can do more than talk about conservative values — I can get results on the kitchen table issues that improve the lives of Georgians I represent. As a lifelong member of this community, I share the values of my neighbors, and I have a record of fighting and winning for them."

Unterman’s campaign website said that she would "end taxpayer-funded abortions and repeal Roe vs. Wade. Renee championed the Heartbeat Bill in the Georgia Senate, and she will continue to stand up for Georgia’s most vulnerable in Congress."

Unterman said she would work to decrease government spending. She said, "I voted for and passed the largest income tax cut in Georgia history while balancing the budget."

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Sources: Renee Unterman 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed April 9, 2020, Renee Unterman 2020 campaign website, "The Issues," accessed April 9, 2020, Renee Unterman 2020 campaign website, "Meet Renee," accessed April 9, 2020; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, "Senator Renee S. Unterman," accessed April 9, 2020 

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Georgia District 7 in 2020.


Noteworthy primary endorsements

This section includes noteworthy endorsements issued in the primary, added as we learn about them. Click here to read how we define noteworthy primary endorsements. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

Republican primary endorsements
Endorsement Homrich McCormick Unterman
Elected officials
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)[4] ✔
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)[5] ✔
U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.)[6] ✔
U.S. Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.)[7] ✔
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)[8] ✔
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R)[9] ✔
Individuals
Former Gov. Nathan Deal (R)[10] ✔
Organizations
Club for Growth PAC[11] ✔
House Freedom Fund[12] ✔
Susan B. Anthony List[13] ✔
VIEW PAC[14] ✔

Timeline

2020

2019

Campaign themes

See also: Campaign themes

Campaign themes were available on the following candidates' campaign websites as of April 10, 2020.

Lisa Babbage

Babbage’s campaign website stated the following:

“

No Republican candidate will tell you they are going to stray away from the Republican platform: a platform of conservative values, a stand for religious freedom, a freedom to bear arms, and of course, a stand for life. But I submit to you that there is a difference between candidates who run on a Republican platform and a leader who fights for those same conservative principles.

Let’s face it. As voters, we cast a ballot for the person we like the best out of a pack of people who “say” they will do this or that. So I want to tell you not about my many professional or personal accomplishments, I want to prove to you that I am the only candidate in the Seventh District of Georgia that is able to fight for conservative principles even in the face of House Democrats like Nancy Pelosi.

My grandfather came to America through legal immigration as a pastor who wanted to fight for the rights of African-Americans with Dr. King. My parents, who both wear a scar on their foreheads from dangerous encounters with angry bigots they received when they integrated Lake Allatoona, the Cathedral of St. Philip, and other Georgia landmarks. In an Atlanta housing project in the shadow of the State Capitol where I grew up, I was taught to fight for racial equality based on a principle of self determination and accountability. In our community, we were the only Republicans among hundreds of families. I understand what it means to face overwhelming odds to fight to conservative values because for me, it is a family principle.

When I became pregnant my freshman year of college, I faced the opportunity to defend my stand for life. Even though I began working in the pro-life movement when I was 17, it wasn’t until I experienced an unplanned pregnancy myself that I truly tested my resolve to standing up for the most vulnerable in our community. Since then, I have written books, blogs, developed and presented talks on Pro Life, an issue I am completely committed to.

When it comes to our national security, I am unapologetically for securing our borders. I grew up in American poverty and I know what it is like to have people invading your home for economic gain. While my heart goes out to the thousands across the globe who struggle economically in their home countries, never would I sacrifice the safety of millions of American citizens of every ethnicity who call this nation home. I will support the President and will vote to build the wall on our southern border.

National security also means keeping its citizens armed. Our service men and women work tirelessly to protect our nation for foreign invasion and domestic terrorism. The right to bear arms protects American citizens from all other threats. Legal gun ownership is an American principle and I support our second amendment.

Since President Trump introduced the urban revitalization initiative of using tax incentives to drive investiture back into our impoverished communities, I have worked tirelessly to inform citizens, develop partnerships, and strengthen Georgia. I am committed to continue to work for all of the 7th district from Norcross to Forsyth and every town in between.

I moved to Gwinnett County in the late 1990’s after divorce and began raising my children in the community where I still live as a single mother, and now, grandmother. While I put myself through school by working two jobs and attending college part time for nearly twenty years, I never strayed from the American ideology of small government, reduced spending, and personal accountability. Eventually, I became a teacher and have worked in education for two decades. Unlike so many who have sought this same office, I am the only one who knows what it is like to piece ends together to make them meet.

Those in our community living paycheck to paycheck have a struggle that has become commonplace in our country - that is not right and legislators have to do something about American poverty through strategic government like opportunity zones tax initiatives that drive public funds into impoverished communities. Welfare is not a paycheck and is not a permanent solution to our urban economic crisis. Yet socialist dogma would have us believe a hand out is the only way to help America’s middle class and struggling citizens. But I know that the hard working people in the 7th district just want an opportunity to work and raise their children, take a vacation and have the life America advertises to the rest of the world without worrying that a medical bill or stock market swing will wipe out their life savings.

I am a God-fearing woman, actively involved in my faith community, Free Chapel. My pastor serves on President Trump’s Evangelical Advisory Board. We stand for Israel and the protection of the Jewish State. As a child, we attended services at the synagogue and I still do - the roots of my faith are steeped in an irrevocable partnership with Israel.

As an author, teacher, doctoral student, mentor, mother, leader, and as a member of the Gwinnett County Republican Party I will continue to fight for the needs of 7th district every single day. This is my country, this is my county, and this is my district - and we must keep it RED. I am the only candidate that has a chance against the Democrats who will flood our district with rhetoric that is damaging to our nation. We saw how close the last election came and we cannot allow ourselves to end up there again.

A vote for me is a vote for Freedom. My name is Lisa Noel Babbage and I would be proud to be the next representative from Georgia’s 7th.[23]

”
—Lisa Babbage[24]

Mark Gonsalves

Gonsalves’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Support Term Limits

Career politicians are destroying America. The Founding Father’s never intended elected office to become a career. We have members of Congress that have been there over 40 years. This is simply unacceptable and must end.

If elected, I will co-sponsor Term Limit legislation to put an end to career politicians.

Defend The 2nd Amendment

Our Founding Fathers meant exactly what they wrote in the Second Amendment; that the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” The language is clear and absolute.

Mark will fight all liberal legislation that attempts to remove our 2nd Amendment rights. The Democrats are currently attempting extreme gun confication laws in Virginia and other places around the country. We cannot allow unconstitutional legislation to stand.

  • Supports National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
  • Opposes unconstitutional “red flag” laws.

Support President Trump

Every Republican candidate will now claim they support President Trump. Yet they were afraid to voice support during his election and now use his name for votes. I’m a proud original Trump supporter and will fight alongside him to Keep America Great!

We need an outsider with commonsense. Like Trump, a successful businessperson who will Drain The Swamp. Not another do-nothing career politician or establishment-backed candidate.

End Healthcare Surprise Billing

Pricing transparency within the healthcare industry will put an end to surprise billing that is bankrupting families and will bring the overall price of medical services down.

Pro-Life

Mark believes that all life deserves protection, including unborn babies.

He will fight to put an immediete end to the horrific late-term abortions and will make sure we defund Planned Parenthood once and for all.

With President Trump, we have the most pro-life president in our history – Mark will fight alongside him to end the barbaric practice of abortion on demand.

Build The Wall – Stop Illegal Immigration

“NO SOVEREIGN COUNTRY CAN REMAIN SOVEREIGN WITHOUT SECURE BORDERS. A COUNTRY THAT CANNOT CONTROL ITS BORDERS CANNOT CONTROL ITS DESTINY.”

As a sovereign nation, we alone, should decide who comes in and who does not.

I stand with President Trump and strongly support securing our southern border by finishing the border wall.

We must also better enforce our visa laws as this is often abused.

I stand with those who believe our sovereign nation has the right, and an obligation to create an immigration policy that can be enforced.

Reduce the National Debt

The United States is running annual deficits of more than $1 Trillion dollars. Our national debt has grown from $6 Trillion to more than $22 Trillion since 2000. Almost a 4-fold increase in less than 20 years. This is unsustainable.

We will soon leave to the next generation a Social Security and Medicare system headed toward bankruptcy. Entitlement and interest costs are now eating nearly 70% of our federal budget.

The Republican Party is supposed to be the party of fiscal conservatism and balanced budgets. It’s time for members of Congress to stand up for those principles and reduce our national debt.

Defend Traditional Values & Patriotism

The extreme far-left, with the help of a willing media, are constantly attacking traditional American values like faith, family, and patriotism. I will always stand for God and Family and I’ll never “take a knee.”

End Endless Wars

We cannot remain the world’s police force. The U.S. military is deployed in more than 150 countries around the world. More than 165,000 military personnel serve outside the United States.

In the past 30 years, we have been involved in armed conflicts in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti. Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, Uganda, Syria and Yemen.

Since the end of the Cold War, 13 additoinal nations have been added to NATO. The United States is now treaty bound to send our soldiers to war in the defense of these additonal nations. Thankfully, President Trump has finally been the President to stand up for America and is forcing other nations to begin paying their fair share.

We’ve spent trillions fighting endless wars with no clear objective, no exit strategy, no definition of victory. Since 2001, more than 6,500 Americans have lost their lives fighting the two longest wars ever waged by the United States, at a cost in excess of $1 Trillion. This must end.

Stop The Rise of Socialism

I never thought I would see the day when members of Congress advocated for socialism, but that day has come, and it must be confronted!

Capitalism has been the greatest human rights advancement in history. It’s brought millions of people out of poverty. On the other hand, socialism has been one of the greatest violations of human rights in history.

I will proudly stand up to the crazy socialists like AOC and Bernie Sanders who want to change the founding principles of the greatest nation to ever exist.

It’s time to Stop The Nonsense and that’s exactly what I’ll do as your member of Congress!

Improve Veteran Care

Our great men and women of the United States military have often not received the care they so deserved. Thankfully, President Trump has done much to improve our treatment of our veterans.

There is still more to do and President Trump cannot do it all alone. He needs members of Congress who are willing to take a stand and fight for our veterans as strongly as he himself does.

Support the FairTax

The FairTax originated right here in the 7th District. While no tax plan is perfect, the FairTax will be a vast improvement to the mess we currently have in place.

Mark will keep the FairTax fight alive as your next member of Congress.

Defend the Constitution

The U.S. Constitution is constantly under attack by the left. I will always stand against the Democrats unconstitutional proposals that would strip us of our rights granted under the Constitution. When we give up Constitutional rights, we give up what made us the greatest nation on earth.

Cut Spending

Liberals and career politicans in Congress are bankrupting our country. We need a businessman like Mark who understands the importance of cutting spending.

Too many in Congress go along with the establishment and lobbyists who spend like drunken pirates, with no regard for the long term negative consequences.[23]

”
—Mark Gonsalves[25]

Lynne Homrich

Homrich’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Changing Washington Where the Career Politicians Failed

As a successful businesswoman and mom of four, Lynne has the real world experience to get things done.

Jobs and Opportunity

We need more people with business experience in government. I was an executive at Home Depot and I have run a successful small business. I know how to create jobs and I want to take this experience to Washington.

Thanks to President Trump, we’ve come a long way in the past few years and the economy is booming. In Congress, I will fight to make sure the Federal government is staying out of the way and that Atlanta’s economy can grow, families can climb the economic ladder, and young people have economic opportunity.

Health Care

We need real healthcare reform that will reduce premiums and make sure that everyone has access to affordable and high-quality care, including requiring insurance companies to cover everyone with pre-existing conditions. I believe patients and families should be in charge of their health care. Washington liberals want to put the government in charge of their health care with their extreme Medicare for All scheme.

Education

As a mom, education is a critical issue for me. I want to make sure every child receives a quality education and make sure our kids are prepared for tomorrow’s jobs in the technological and global economy. We need to remove power from Washington bureaucrats and return it to our schools, parents, and local school districts. Additionally, we need to provide vocational training opportunities for students. A four-year college isn’t for everyone, and we need to make a career as a tradesperson as respected as the career of a college graduate. We need to raise teacher pay to attract the best and brightest to become educators in our schools. Finally, we need to reduce the cost of education so young Americans can graduate without crippling student debt.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Traffic is a major issue that impacts our quality of life. In Congress, I will work to secure funding for vital transportation and infrastructure projects to ease congestion without raising taxes.

National Defense

As a conservative, I firmly believe that keeping America safe is our government’s top priority. Part of defending our values is defending our country.

I am committed to making sure that our men and women in uniform have all the tools and resources they need to do their jobs as safely as possible. We have more active duty soldiers in Georgia than almost any other state, with more than 27,000 men and women at Fort Benning alone.

I believe that we need to increase military spending to deal with the continued threat of radical Islamic terrorism, and new and resurgent threats posed by Russia and China. Our strength and our resolve in dealing with these threats is a powerful force for global stability.

Stopping Illegal Immigration

Our immigration system is broken and it is clear that the career politicians cannot fix it. This is why we need a political outsider to represent us in Washington. We need to secure our border and build the wall.

Immigrants are our neighbors and friends, and they are an asset to our community. There is a big difference, however, between legal immigration, which I support, and illegal immigration, which I strongly oppose.

Illegal immigration is not just a problem. It is an issue of national security, and it’s resulting in a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. We are a generous country, but we also believe in the rule of law, protecting American workers and putting Americans first.

Protecting Life

I am proudly pro-life. As a mother of four including an adopted child, I believe that every life is precious and deserves our protection. I will work to advance common sense protections for women and their unborn children, including preventing late-term abortion and stopping taxpayers from having to pay for abortions.

Protecting the Second Amendment

I will defend the Second Amendment. Law-abiding Georgians who want to own firearms for self-defense or hunting should be allowed to do so. And it’s our constitutional right. We can address mental health, the failing federal background check system, and school safety while protecting the rights of law abiding gun owners.[23]

”
—Lynne Homrich[26]

Rich McCormick

McCormick’s campaign website stated the following:

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HEALTHCARE REFORMED

Healthcare is a mess. Obamacare was a disaster, and now the Democrats are doubling down on it by pushing a single-payer system that would cost $32 trillion over the next decade.

As an emergency physician who treats patients regardless of their insurance status, Dr. Rich McCormick is infinitely 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. His unique experience in healthcare and in government spending make him the ideal candidate to find solutions for patient care and defend against the socialist agenda which would rob patients of access to and quality of services.

To fix healthcare and make it more affordable and accessible, it’s time to send a physician, not a politician, to Washington. In congress, Rich will champion patient-centered healthcare solutions:

  • Protect those with pre-existing conditions
  • End surprise medical billing
  • Slash federally-mandated paperwork that robs physicians of time with patients
  • Stop socialized medicine that would eliminate 160 million private insurance plans

BORDERS SECURED

During his time as a Marine aviator and Naval Commander, Rich served in combat zones in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. He saw America’s force for good in those regions, and understands why people want to move to our nation to create a better life for their families.

But as someone who swore an oath to defend our nation’s constitution, Rich firmly believes that those wanting to immigrate here must follow the laws of our nation and do so legally.

To stop violent criminal immigrants from entering our country and combat the flow of illicit drugs and child trafficking Rich will:

  • Build the barriers needed to secure the border
  • Provide Border patrol with more resources, technologies, and manpower
  • Identify and deport violent, criminal illegal immigrants

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 16 became a bus boy and cook. He worked his way through college and through hard work, he was able to obtain his share of the American Dream.

Rich wants to ensure his kids and all our families have that same opportunity. As congressman, Rich will work to empower the private sector while stopping the slide towards socialism.

  • Double down on President Trump’s tax cuts
  • Dismantle the job-killing regulatory state
  • Promote entrepreneurship and innovation to grow the economy

AMERICA STRENGTHENED Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a lethal military force that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice.

In Congress, Rich will continue upholding the oath he took, just as he did in his service in combat zones, ensuring America and her allies are secure. He will ensure that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home.

  • Restore America’s military might
  • Protect America’s interests first
  • Deliver better healthcare to veterans

FAITH RENEWED

Rich is wholly invested in supporting his family, serving his faith, and building a community right here in Gwinnett and Forsyth. Most importantly, he will remain a local resident after the election is over because Rich knows that strong families and communities require long-term personal investments.

Rich is committed to creating a culture of health and wellness in our community. As an ER doctor, he’s 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.

Rich believes that investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future. He has been active in youth ministry for over 25 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.

Rich is prepared to tackle the tough challenges facing our community.

  • Combat opioid abuse and help those struggling with addictions find treatment
  • End the scourge of human trafficking and punish traffickers
  • Support and assist those sheltering and protecting the defenseless
  • Protect life at every stage, from the unborn to the infirmed

RIGHTS PROTECTED

As a Marine aviator and Naval Commander, Rich swore an oath to defend the Constitution. He knows that the Constitution is crystal clear in guaranteeing the rights of responsible citizens to arm and protect themselves with a firearm.

Rich will also stand up to the radical socialists in Congress and advance the principles that made America the greatest, most prosperous nation in the world. He will always rely on free market principles to grow the economy, not government.

  • Protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners
  • Defend the Constitution and Religious liberty
  • Stop the Slide towards Socialism[23]
 ”
—Rich McCormick[27]

Renee Unterman

Unterman’s campaign website stated the following:

“

SUPPORTING PRESIDENT TRUMP

Nancy Pelosi and her liberal squad have been on a mission to impeach President Trump since November 2016, and we need a strong conservative fighter in Congress to ensure he’s able to govern effectively. Renee will force the do-nothing Democrats to put petty partisan politics aside and get Congress back to governing for the American people. She will stand with President Trump and fully support him as we work to keep America great!

GROWING OUR ECONOMY

Renee is proud to have helped guide Georgia’s economy to being named No.1 seven years in a row. Our state is thriving because we have cut burdensome income taxes at both the state and federal level, all while balancing the state budget. In Congress, Renee will sponsor a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution to reign in the deficit, support the FAIR tax, and eliminate red tape and regulations to empower small business owners in our community.

PROTECTING OUR FAMILIES

The safety of our families and the security of our nation will be Renee’s top priority in Washington, and it starts with building the Wall. Gwinnett and Forsyth counties have witnessed an influx of drugs and gang violence as a result of illegal immigration, and we must do everything we can to keep dangerous criminals out of our community. That’s why she’s worked with Sheriff Butch Conway at the state level to bring federal dollars to the 7th Congressional District to crack down on illegal immigration with the 287g program. In Congress, Renee will support legislation to ban sanctuary cities, support law enforcement and build the wall to stop illegal immigration.

STANDING UP FOR LIFE

Liberal Democrats want to bring abortion-on-demand to Georgia, but not on Renee’s watch. In Washington, she will end taxpayer-funded abortions and repeal Roe vs. Wade. Renee championed the Heartbeat Bill in the Georgia Senate, and she will continue to stand up for Georgia’s most vulnerable in Congress.

LOWERING THE COST OF HEALTHCARE

Obamacare has failed, and we need common-sense healthcare reforms to protect consumers and promote competition in the insurance marketplace to drive down costs. As a nurse and former Chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services committee, Renee has the experience and knowledge to get it done. In Congress, she will work with President Trump to end surprise billing and make medical costs more transparent. Renee will continue to fight the opioid epidemic, address the mental health crisis and ensure that insurance companies cover all Americans with pre-existing conditions.

DEFENDING THE 2ND AMENDMENT

The right to bear arms is protected by the Constitution and Renee is proud to exercise her Second Amendment rights. In the Georgia Senate, she supported “stand your ground” legislation and has consistently been endorsed by the NRA. Protecting our Constitutional rights is one of the most important duties of Congress, and Renee will always defend our Second Amendment rights.

IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Our roads and highways have not been renovated to keep up with the growing population of our communities. Citizens of Gwinnett and Forsyth counties deserve less time in traffic and more time at work and with family. In Congress, Renee will fight to bring home our fair share of transportation dollars from Washington. Federal transportation dollars should be allocated to fix the most congested areas and there will be no “Roads to Nowhere” on Renee’s watch![23]

”
—Renee Unterman[28]

Eugene Yu

Yu’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Smaller Government

Our huge government bureaucracy is unnecessary and hurts economic growth. Our Founding Fathers understood that the job of the Government was to protect its citizens and their rights, not intrude into private lives. Many government regulations stifle business, and I will work hard in Washington to remove the redundant and pointless barriers that impede starting and growing small business.

The Federal government itself is too big. Every year its budget continues to grow, and so does our national debt. We must put a stop to this for our children’s sake. Many government programs are redundant and essentially do the same job, just through a different department. President Trump recently ordered a complete audit of the Pentagon for this reason. Not only do I support him in this, but I would go further and have a comprehensive audit of the entire Federal government and its spending. I believe that any spending not beneficial to the American taxpayers should be cut.

Balanced Budget

Our national debt is over 22 trillion dollars and growing every day. It is of paramount importance that we arrest this growing problem and begin paying the debt down. I believe in a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Under my plan, the government should be revenue neutral while beginning to pay down the debt at 1% of yearly GDP. We will do this until the debt is paid off. Once we are out of debt as a country, that 1% will go towards the “rainy day fund,” which we will collect until there is a year’s worth of spending saved. This is strictly reserve money, to be used in case of war or natural disaster.

In order to balance the budget, government spending will have to be reduced. With my plan for smaller government and fewer regulations, the country should see small business growth take off. There will be no need to raise taxes to pay off our debt because businesses will be doing well and employees will be making better wages, and that means that the total taxes taken in by the Government will grow - without having to raise taxes at all.

Lower Taxes

When the Balanced Budget becomes a reality, we can give tax cuts to hard-working middle- and working-class Americans. With Big Government out of their daily lives, I believe these families can decide for themselves the best way to use that money. President Trump proved this when he signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Over 80% of middle-class families got tax relief, and small business owners saw tax cuts of 20%. After this act went into effect, the economy roared back to life and has continued to show rapid growth. As an advocate of lower taxes for middle- and working-class Americans, I support the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and I supported the President as he pushed this bill through Congress.

Fair Trade

NAFTA was negotiated during the Clinton years and has been a disaster for our country. As a result of this deal, the United States lost millions of jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars. Since 2013, I have been calling for dropping NAFTA and replacing it with a deal that benefited America first, and that’s exactly what President Trump did. As your congressman, I will work with the President to make sure that our trade deals around the world are fair to us.

Term Limits

Term limits would change the landscape of Washington immediately. New faces would bring new ideas to the political arena. No longer would there be the “career politician,” who was elected at an early age and has no idea how life works out in the real world. I am committed to term limits for members of Congress and will call for an amendment that codifies Term Limits into the Constitution.[23]

”
—Eugene Yu[29]

Campaign advertisements

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Lisa Babbage

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Mark Gonsalves

Supporting Gonsalves

"Stop the Nonsense" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released May 20, 2020
"China Lied" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released April 28, 2020
"Reopen America" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released April 15, 2020
"Not Exotic Joe" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released April 2, 2020
"Mark Gonsalves Network Broadcast" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released December 22, 2019

Opposing McCormick

"Phony Rich McCormick: The 'Fake News' Candidate For Congress in GA-07" - Gonsalves campaign ad, released April 20, 2020


Lynne Homrich

"Results" - Homrich campaign ad, released February 27, 2020
"Announcement" - Homrich campaign ad, released June 4, 2019
"Lynne Homrich for Congress" - Homrich campaign ad, released April 24, 2019


Rich McCormick

"Prepared" - McCormick campaign ad, released April 14, 2020
"ALL IN" - McCormick campaign ad, released November 10, 2019


A sample ad from the candidate's Facebook page is embedded below. Click here to see the candidate's Facebook Video page.


Renee Unterman

A sample ad from the candidate's Facebook page is embedded below. Click here to see the candidate's Facebook Video page.


Polls

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Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[30] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[31] The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Lisa Babbage Republican Party $9,727 $7,102 $-40 As of September 30, 2020
Mark Gonsalves Republican Party $495,330 $495,330 $0 As of July 6, 2020
Lynne Homrich Republican Party $952,066 $952,066 $0 As of September 30, 2020
Zachary Kennemore Republican Party $120 $0 $120 As of March 31, 2020
Rich McCormick Republican Party $2,714,680 $2,681,727 $32,953 As of December 31, 2020
Renee Unterman Republican Party $1,060,012 $1,060,012 $0 As of December 31, 2020
Eugene Yu Republican Party $54,244 $119,374 $-24,079 As of December 31, 2020

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.


Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[32][33][34]

This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.

Debates and forums

May 26 candidate forum

Babbage, Gonsalves, McCormick, Unterman, and Yu participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Gwinett County Republican Assembly on May 26, 2020. Click here for a video recording of the forum.

Primaries in Georgia

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Georgia utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary.[35][36]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

What was at stake in the general election?

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

U.S. House elections were held on November 3, 2020, and coincided with the 2020 presidential election. All 435 House districts were up for election, and the results determined control of the U.S. House in the 117th Congress.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 232-197 advantage over Republicans. There was one Libertarian member, and there were five vacancies. Republicans needed to gain a net 21 seats to win control of the House. Democrats needed to gain seats or lose fewer than 14 net seats to keep their majority.

In the 2018 midterm election, Democrats had a net gain of 40 seats, winning a 235-200 majority in the House. Heading into the 2018 election, Republicans had a 235-193 majority with seven vacancies.

In the 25 previous House elections that coincided with a presidential election, the president's party had gained House seats in 16 elections and lost seats in nine. In years where the president's party won districts, the average gain was 18. In years where the president's party lost districts, the average loss was 27. Click here for more information on presidential partisanship and down-ballot outcomes.


General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[37]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[38][39][40]

Race ratings: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020
Race trackerRace ratings
November 3, 2020October 27, 2020October 20, 2020October 13, 2020
The Cook Political ReportLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticTilt Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean DemocraticLean Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+9, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Georgia's 7th Congressional District the 153rd most Republican nationally.[41]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.85. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.85 points toward that party.[42]

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Five of 159 Georgia counties—3.14 percent—are pivot counties. These are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 pivot counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Baker County, Georgia 8.68% 0.57% 1.07%
Dooly County, Georgia 2.05% 6.98% 3.53%
Peach County, Georgia 2.91% 7.48% 6.75%
Quitman County, Georgia 10.92% 9.04% 7.90%
Twiggs County, Georgia 1.58% 8.64% 6.97%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Georgia with 50.8 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 45.6 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Georgia voted Democratic 63.33 percent of the time and Republican 36.67 percent of the time. Georgia voted Republican in every presidential election from 2000 to 2016.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Georgia. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[43][44]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 64 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 45.5 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 74 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 42.3 points. Clinton won 14 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 116 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 36.6 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 106 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 36.8 points. Trump won four districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


District election history

2018

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Incumbent Rob Woodall defeated Carolyn Bourdeaux in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rob Woodall
Rob Woodall (R)
 
50.1
 
140,443
Image of Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.9
 
140,010

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 280,453
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Carolyn Bourdeaux defeated David Kim in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on July 24, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux Candidate Connection
 
52.0
 
7,948
Image of David Kim
David Kim
 
48.0
 
7,348

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 15,296
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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 May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux Candidate Connection
 
27.3
 
8,662
✔
Image of David Kim
David Kim
 
26.0
 
8,249
Image of Ethan Pham
Ethan Pham Candidate Connection
 
17.8
 
5,666
Image of Melissa Davis
Melissa Davis
 
13.7
 
4,340
Image of Kathleen Allen
Kathleen Allen
 
11.0
 
3,500
Image of Steve Reilly
Steve Reilly
 
4.2
 
1,335

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 31,752
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7

Incumbent Rob Woodall defeated Shane Hazel in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rob Woodall
Rob Woodall
 
71.9
 
30,450
Image of Shane Hazel
Shane Hazel
 
28.1
 
11,883

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 42,333
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2016

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Rob Woodall (R) defeated Rashid Malik (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent on May 24, 2016.[45][46]

U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRob Woodall Incumbent 60.4% 174,081
     Democratic Rashid Malik 39.6% 114,220
Total Votes 288,301
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

2014

See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 7th Congressional District of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Rob Woodall (R) defeated challenger Thomas Wight (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRob Woodall 65.39% 113,557
     Democratic Thomas Wight 34.61% 60,112
Total Votes 173,669
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

2012

On November 6, 2012, Rob Woodall (R) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Reilly (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRob Woodall Incumbent 62.2% 156,689
     Democratic Steve Reilly 37.8% 95,377
Total Votes 252,066
Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Rob Woodall won election to the United States House. He defeated Doug Heckman (D) in the general election.[47]

U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRob Woodall 67.1% 160,898
     Democratic Doug Heckman 32.9% 78,996
Total Votes 239,894

State profile

See also: Georgia and Georgia elections, 2020
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Partisan data

The information in this section was current as of April 9, 2020

Presidential voting pattern

  • Georgia voted Republican in six out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Congressional delegation

State executives

State legislature

Georgia Party Control: 1992-2025
Eleven years of Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-one years of Republican trifectas
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Georgia quick stats
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Demographic data for Georgia
 GeorgiaU.S.
Total population:10,199,398316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):57,5133,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:60.2%73.6%
Black/African American:30.9%12.6%
Asian:3.6%5.1%
Native American:0.3%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:2.1%3%
Hispanic/Latino:9.1%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:85.4%86.7%
College graduation rate:28.8%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$49,620$53,889
Persons below poverty level:21.1%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Georgia.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Georgia Public Broadcasting, "In Their Own Words: Candidates For Georgia's 7th Congressional District," August 7, 2019
  2. ↑ Renee Unterman 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed April 9, 2020
  3. ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 GeorgiaPol.com, "Ted Cruz Makes Endorsement in GA-7," May 14, 2020
  5. ↑ Email correspondence from the McCormick campaign dated April 30, 2020
  6. ↑ Twitter, "Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress on June 2, 2020," accessed June 5, 2020
  7. ↑ All On Georgia, "Congressman Jody Hice: “Dr. Rich McCormick is a man you can count on”," May 28, 2020
  8. ↑ Facebook, "Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress on March 4, 2020," accessed April 9, 2020
  9. ↑ Gwinnett Daily Post, "POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Unterman endorsed by Lt. Gov. Duncan, nearly every Gwinnett mayor in 7th District race," February 9, 2020
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Facebook, "Renee Unterman on April 20, 2020," accessed April 21, 2020
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Club for Growth, "Club for Growth PAC endorses Rich McCormick (GA-07)," February 24, 2020
  12. ↑ Facebook, "Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress on March 2, 2020," accessed April 9, 2020
  13. ↑ Twitter, "Susan B. Anthony List on May 29, 2020," accessed May 29, 2020
  14. ↑ Lynne Homrich 2020 campaign website, "Leading Women’s Group Endorses Lynne Homrich for Congress," December 17, 2019
  15. ↑ Facebook, "Gwinett County Republican Assembly on May 26, 2020," accessed May 27, 2020
  16. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Georgia - House District 07," accessed April 20, 2020
  17. ↑ Facebook, "Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress on April 15, 2020," accessed April 20, 2020
  18. ↑ Daily Kos, "Morning Digest," April 16, 2020
  19. ↑ Facebook, "Lynne Homrich on February 26, 2020," accessed April 9, 2020
  20. ↑ Politico, "Morning Score," February 27, 2020
  21. ↑ Gwinnett Daily Post, "POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Gonsalves launches 30-minute campaign ad," December 1, 2019
  22. ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The Jolt: A Donald Trump media ally takes aim at Kelly Loeffler," November 25, 2019
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  24. ↑ Lisa Babbage 2020 campaign website, "Why Im Running," accessed April 9, 2020
  25. ↑ Mark Gonsalves 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 9, 2020
  26. ↑ Lynne Homrich 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 9, 2020
  27. ↑ Rich McCormick 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 9, 2020
  28. ↑ Renee Unterman 2020 campaign website, "The issues," accessed April 9, 2020
  29. ↑ Eugene Yu 2020 campaign website, "Eugene Yu's American Dream Plan," accessed April 9, 2020
  30. ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
  31. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
  32. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
  33. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
  34. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
  35. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed August 12, 2024
  36. ↑ Justia, "2023 Georgia Code § 21-2-224 - Registration deadlines; restrictions on voting in primaries; official list of electors; voting procedure when portion of county changed from one county to another," accessed August 12, 2024
  37. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  38. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  39. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  40. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  41. ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
  42. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
  43. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  44. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  45. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 12, 2016
  46. ↑ The New York Times, "Georgia Primary Results," May 24, 2016
  47. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013


Georgia's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
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