2026 Elections · Georgia

Georgia's 7th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Georgia congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Georgia's 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Rich McCormick (Republican) and Tony Kozycki (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Rich McCormick supports a healthcare system that connects patients to doctors, lowers costs, increases transparency, and cuts bureaucracy, and he votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 13. He votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including Secure America, DHS support, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution 5. Tony Kozycki fights to lower healthcare costs, protect coverage, and hold the insurance industry accountable to fix the broken healthcare system 4. As an immigration attorney, he supports holding DHS accountable through oversight, DACA reform for Dreamers, and enforcement that accounts for community impact 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRich McCormickRepublicanTony KozyckiDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

McCormick supports fighting inflationary spending, deficits, and debt to lower costs for working families and introduced the Incentivize Savings Act to promote fiscal discipline in federal agencies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

McCormick supports a healthcare system that connects patients to doctors, lowers costs, increases transparency, and cuts bureaucracy, introducing bills to expand access and improve reimbursement.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick supports deregulating healthcare to reduce bureaucracy and promote free-market solutions to lower costs and improve access.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kozycki fights to lower healthcare costs, protect coverage, and hold the insurance industry accountable to fix the broken healthcare system.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Rich McCormick supports a healthcare system that connects patients to doctors, lowers costs, increases transparency, and cuts bureaucracy, and he has introduced bills to expand access and improve reimbursement 1. He also supports deregulating healthcare to reduce bureaucracy and promote free-market solutions to lower costs and improve access 2. McCormick votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 3. Tony Kozycki fights to lower healthcare costs, protect coverage, and hold the insurance industry accountable to fix the broken healthcare system 4.
Immigration

McCormick votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including Secure America, DHS support, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kozycki, an immigration attorney, supports holding DHS accountable through oversight, DACA reform for Dreamers, and enforcement that accounts for community impact.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Rich McCormick votes in favor of several immigration-related measures such as the Secure America Act, DHS support, the BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes against a national emergency resolution 1. Tony Kozycki, an immigration attorney, supports holding DHS accountable through oversight, reforming DACA for Dreamers, and enforcement policies that consider community impact 2.
Public Safety & Crime

McCormick supports real border security, accountability for federal failures, and policies that protect communities and restore control at the southern border.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick supports protecting children from dangerous medical procedures and safeguarding fairness in women’s sports.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kozycki fights for due process, fairness, and accountability in systems that often fail people, reflecting his work as an attorney for families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Rich McCormick supports real border security and accountability for federal failures, aiming to protect communities and restore control at the southern border 1. He also supports protecting children from dangerous medical procedures and safeguarding fairness in women’s sports 2. McCormick voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets 3. Tony Kozycki fights for due process, fairness, and accountability in systems that often fail people, reflecting his work as an attorney for families 4.
Abortion

McCormick opposes abortion, supports defending the unborn, and promotes compassionate alternatives to abortion.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

McCormick fights wasteful spending and supports lower taxes to help families keep more of their earnings.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick votes yea on budget and appropriations acts but nay on a tax relief for fraud victims act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kozycki opposes extending wealthy-first tax cuts that disproportionately benefit high-income households and major business interests.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Kozycki supports banning congressional insider stock trading and requiring lawmakers to put assets in a blind trust.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Rich McCormick fights wasteful spending and supports lower taxes to help families keep more of their earnings 1. He votes yea on budget and appropriations acts but nay on a tax relief for fraud victims act 2. Tony Kozycki opposes extending wealthy-first tax cuts that disproportionately benefit high-income households and major business interests 3. He supports banning congressional insider stock trading and requiring lawmakers to put assets in a blind trust 4.
Energy & Environment

McCormick votes yea on disapproving an EPA rule, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and consumer fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kozycki supports lowering energy costs as part of his plan to reduce the cost of living for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Rich McCormick voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and consumer fuel retailer choice acts 1. Tony Kozycki supports lowering energy costs as part of his plan to reduce the cost of living for working families 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

McCormick supports strong military readiness, responsible investments in defense capabilities, and introduced the ROTOR Act to strengthen military preparedness.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick supports maintaining a strong military to ensure peace and prioritizes countering China through significant investments in defense technologies.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

McCormick votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and mixed on FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Rich McCormick supports a healthcare system that connects patients to doctors, lowers costs, increases transparency, and cuts bureaucracy, and he has introduced bills to expand access and improve reimbursement. He also supports deregulating healthcare to reduce bureaucracy and promote free-market solutions to lower costs and improve access. McCormick votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Tony Kozycki fights to lower healthcare costs, protect coverage, and hold the insurance industry accountable to fix the broken healthcare system.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Rich McCormick votes in favor of several immigration-related measures such as the Secure America Act, DHS support, the BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes against a national emergency resolution. Tony Kozycki, an immigration attorney, supports holding DHS accountable through oversight, reforming DACA for Dreamers, and enforcement policies that consider community impact.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Rich McCormick supports real border security and accountability for federal failures, aiming to protect communities and restore control at the southern border. He also supports protecting children from dangerous medical procedures and safeguarding fairness in women’s sports. McCormick voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets. Tony Kozycki fights for due process, fairness, and accountability in systems that often fail people, reflecting his work as an attorney for families.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Rich McCormick fights wasteful spending and supports lower taxes to help families keep more of their earnings. He votes yea on budget and appropriations acts but nay on a tax relief for fraud victims act. Tony Kozycki opposes extending wealthy-first tax cuts that disproportionately benefit high-income households and major business interests. He supports banning congressional insider stock trading and requiring lawmakers to put assets in a blind trust.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Rich McCormick voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and consumer fuel retailer choice acts. Tony Kozycki supports lowering energy costs as part of his plan to reduce the cost of living for working families.