Who's In the Race

At a Forsyth County debate on Oct. 5, Tony Kozycki answered questions on growth, housing and immigration, Forsyth News reported, and incumbent Rich McCormick was invited. The contest for Georgia's 7th Congressional District pits Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), a Marine veteran and emergency-room physician who has held the seat since 2023, against Tony Kozycki, a naval aviator turned immigration attorney. ​

McCormick ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. Kozycki advanced from a four-way Democratic primary on May 19, finishing first with about 40 percent of the vote over runner-up Case Norton, then won the Democratic primary runoff on June 16 with about 68 percent over Norton. Under Georgia Code, a candidate must receive a majority of votes in the general election; if none does, the state holds a runoff between the top two finishers.

What They Stand For

McCormick has called for substantially deregulating healthcare and pursuing what his campaign website describes as a "true free-market solution," while also supporting price transparency and competition to lower drug costs. On immigration, his site says the border is too porous and calls for more law-enforcement resources to combat illegal drugs, criminal gangs and human trafficking. He has described federal spending and debt as unsustainable and supports cutting "wasteful regulations and government spending, 'not services,'" according to his issues page. His site also states he is committed to upholding national defense and supporting service members. On social policy, McCormick's campaign website says he supports protecting unborn life, shielding children from what he calls dangerous medical procedures, and preserving fairness in women's sports.

Kozycki has proposed banning congressional stock trading, saying on his campaign website that members "should not be trading individual stocks while writing laws that can move markets." He has supported raising and indexing the minimum wage, restoring an expanded Child Tax Credit, and making childcare expenses tax-deductible up to the real cost of care. On healthcare, his site says he supports restoring and permanently extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, allowing government negotiation of drug prices, and protecting Medicaid. He has opposed cuts or privatization of Social Security and supported strengthening Medicare and lowering prescription-drug costs. On immigration, his site states, "You should not have to choose between enforcing the law and fixing the law."

The Money Behind the Race

Federal Election Commission filings show McCormick raised about $1.6 million through June 30 and had about $1 million in the bank. His reported debt stood at $1,000.

FEC filings show Kozycki raised about $393,000 through June 30 and had about $277,000 cash on hand. As of June 30, Democratic House candidate Tony Kozycki had $316,702 in debt and $392,831 in total receipts.

Race Outlook: Ratings and Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report rated the race "Solid Republican" as of Sept. 25; Sabato's Crystal Ball rated it "Solid Republican" as of Sept. 29; and Inside Elections rated it "Solid Republican" as of Oct. 2.

Kalshi traders gave Republicans, whose nominee is McCormick, a 92.9 percent chance of winning as of the early evening on Thursday, Oct. 8. Democrats, whose nominee is Kozycki, stood at 7.1 percent.

The district has swung sharply in two cycles: Democrat Lucy McBath won it in 2022 with about 61 percent of the vote, but McCormick flipped it in 2024 with about 65 percent. Republicans held nine of Georgia's 14 U.S. House seats in both 2022 and 2024, with Democrats holding five. President Donald Trump carried Georgia in the 2024 presidential election with about 51 percent of the vote.

The voter-registration deadline was Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, with no same-day registration available, according to Clayton County, Georgia's election notice. Early voting runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and third Saturdays, per Georgia.gov; counties may offer additional hours. Mail-ballot applications must be received by Friday, Oct. 23, according to Georgia.gov. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., per Georgia.gov.

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