| Rich McCormick | |
| State: | Georgia |
| Term Start: | January 3, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Lucy McBath (redistricting) |
| Birth Name: | Richard Dean McCormick |
| Birth Date: | 7 October 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican Party |
| Partner: | Beth Van Duyne (2024-present)[1] |
| Education: | Oregon State University (BS) National University (MBA) Morehouse School of Medicine (MD) |
| Branch: | United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Rank: | Commander |
| Serviceyears: | 1997-2017 |
Richard Dean McCormick (born October 7, 1968) is an American politician and physician. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented in the United States House of Representatives since 2023.[2]
McCormick represents the wealthiest congressional district in the state of Georgia.[3]
McCormick was born in Las Vegas in 1968 and graduated from Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon in 1986.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in 1990.[5] He earned his Master of Business Administration from National University in 1999 and his Doctor of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2010.[6]
McCormick served in the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy for over 20 years, spending time in Africa, South Korea, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf.[7] In the Marine Corps, he was a Naval Aviator and helicopter pilot; in the Navy, he was a Medical Corps officer and reached the rank of commander. He is an emergency physician and works at Gwinnett Medical Center.[8]
With Rob Woodall not running for reelection to the United States House of Representatives for in the 2020 elections, McCormick announced his candidacy. He won the primary election, receiving more than 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff election.[9] McCormick lost the general election to Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux.[10]
Following redistricting due to the 2020 U.S. census, McCormick announced his candidacy in the 2022 elections for the newly-redrawn, which became much more Republican-leaning.[11] In a Republican primary with nine candidates, McCormick and Jake Evans advanced to a primary runoff.[12] He defeated Evans in the runoff[13] and won the November 8 general election against Democrat Bob Christian.[14]
McCormick was among the 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.[15]
On November7, McCormick's censured Rashida Tlaib for "promoting false narratives regarding the October7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel".[16] [17]
In December 2023, fellow Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene accused McCormick of grabbing her by the shoulders and shaking her, following a public spat between the two. She asked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to investigate her claims. McCormick said he apologized for the interaction and despite an investigation by the Speaker of the House including a review of surveillance footage and dozens of witnesses, her allegations could not be corroborated.
Following the 2024 New Hampshire Republican primary in January, McCormick endorsed Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, writing, "I am calling on my fellow conservatives to join me in uniting behind Donald Trump for president." McCormick had previously supported Ron DeSantis's presidential bid.[18] During an October 2024 rally for Trump's campaign at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, McCormick said that Trump should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.[19]
Speaking to Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria in December 2024, McCormick said non-discretionary federal spending should be cut, explaining that:[20]
For the 118th Congress:[21]
McCormick has three sons from his first marriage. McCormick's second wife, Debra Miller, is an oncologist. They separated in 2024. Shortly thereafter, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne confirmed she and McCormick were in a relationship.[22]
McCormick was the runner up of the seventh season of the initial run of American Gladiators, losing in the final to Pat Csizmazia.[23]
McCormick enjoys skateboarding.[7] CNN reported that they have "regularly spotted" McCormick skateboarding in the halls of Congress.[24]
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