Education
Supports parental involvement, higher academic standards and local control of schools.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Rich McCormick
Candidate for U.S. House · Georgia · District 7
Projected winner: Rich McCormick
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:31 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. GA · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Rich McCormick is a physician, military veteran and member of Congress. His campaign biography describes service as a Marine helicopter pilot and Navy commander, medical training at Morehouse and work as an emergency physician.
Roots
- Career: Military pilot and officer; emergency physician; U.S. representative
Education
- Morehouse School of Medicine · medical degree
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Taxes & budget
Supports lower taxes and federal spending reductions, including incentives for agencies to save money.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports price transparency, less administrative burden and broader access to qualified medical professionals during disasters.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.National security
Supports military readiness and investment in capabilities intended to deter conflict.
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Supports reducing federal regulations affecting businesses and local infrastructure.
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Supports border security and enforcement of immigration laws.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Elections
Supports clearer election rules, transparency and election-administration accountability.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Fulton County Georgia — November 3, 2026 consolidated general/special-election sample ballot ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.