Republican Rep. Rich McCormick won a third term in Congress, defeating Democratic challenger Tony Kozycki in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race on Tuesday evening.
McCormick campaigned on strengthening border security, reducing federal spending and easing regulatory burdens on businesses. During his latest term, he introduced the Common-Sense Cloud Security Act, proposing updated federal standards to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Kozycki, an attorney and military veteran, emphasized protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs and expanding affordable housing.
The Cook Political Report rated the district Solid Republican heading into the election. The district includes Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin counties, along with portions of Cherokee, Fulton and Hall counties. First elected in 2022, McCormick initially represented the 6th District before moving to the redrawn 7th District in the 2024 election. His victory keeps the seat in Republican hands for another two-year term.
