Michael McCord (Georgia)
Michael McCord (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
McCord completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael McCord was born in Anderson, South Carolina. His career experience includes working as a business consultant.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 1
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Defonsio Daniels (D)  | |
 | Amanda Hollowell (D) | |
 | Michael McCord (D) | |
 | Joseph Palimeno (D) | |
 | Randy Zurcher (D) | |
| Matt Day (R) | ||
 | Patrick Farrell (R) | |
| James Kingston (R) | ||
| Brian Montgomery (R) | ||
 | Krista Penn (R) | |
 | Kandiss Taylor (R) | |
 | Eugene Yu (R) | |
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Endorsements
McCord received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Wade Herring (D) - Frmr. Candidate
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael McCord completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCord's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- "This campaign isn't about left vs. right. It's about right vs. wrong. We need leaders who won't sell us out — who'll show up in every corner of this district, not just when it's convenient or politically safe. While my likely opponent Jim Kingston may have his father's name and Wall Street connections, I have something more valuable: real experience helping working families and small businesses survive
- "I wasn't born into politics. I was born into struggle. I've punched a clock. I've swept shop floors. I've also sat at boardroom tables. I know what it means to fight your way up — and I'm running to fight for the folks who are being left behind by both parties."
- Common Ground, Uncommon Results Common sense solutions for working people
Raising wages, protecting jobs & investing in local training
Saving Our Rural Hospitals
Four Hospitals at risk
Fighting for funding to keep care local Veterans First, Not Last Fixing the VA, expanding access, backing our veterans with real support Fixing Our Roads & Ports Strengthening infrastructure at home before we rebuild overseas
Balancing the Budget
Without Breaking The Working Class
Cutting Waste
• Tells the truth, keeps their word, and acts in the public’s interest—even when it’s not easy.
• Resists corruption and self-dealing.
2. Accountability
• Owns their decisions, admits mistakes, and doesn’t pass blame.
• Is transparent with the public, especially about votes, funding, and priorities.
3. Empathy
• Listens to constituents with compassion and curiosity—not judgment.
• Advocates for people who are often ignored, even when there’s no political upside.
4. Common Sense & Practicality
• Focuses on solutions that can get done, not just what sounds good on a bumper sticker.
• Seeks bipartisan or broad support where possible.
5. Courage
• Stands up for what’s right, even under pressure from powerful donors, party leaders, or political winds.
• Doesn’t just follow polls—leads with principle.
6. Work Ethic
• Shows up, reads the bills, talks to people, and puts in the time to understand complex issues.
• Treats public service as a job, not a title.
7. Respect for Institutions & Democracy
• Fights for fair elections, the rule of law, and peaceful transfer of power—regardless of party advantage.
• Understands that power is borrowed from the people, not owned.
8. Community Connection
• Doesn’t forget where they came from—and brings those life lessons with them to Congress.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 28, 2025
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