Georgia 7th District
Rich McCormick (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Rich McCormick
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 98 of 103 votes and bills.
Raised $2,250,503 since January 2025: 53% transfers and other income, 25% from PACs and other committees, 22% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
Tony Kozycki
Democrat · immigration attorney, Navy veteran and former F/A-18 pilot
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Kozycki, and what Kozycki has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Tony Kozycki, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Kozycki, so the grade above comes from this list: what Kozycki has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His Issues page says he supports tough diplomacy backed by credible force so that countries like Iran never get nuclear weapons.
“Tony supports tough diplomacy backed by credible force to ensure countries like Iran never obtain nuclear weapons.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Opposing an Iranian bomb without naming sanctions, a deal or strikes does not settle which side of the measure he is on.
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His Issues page says alliances make America stronger and criticises threats to walk away from NATO.
“Alliances make America stronger, not weaker.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing NATO and alliances is with liberty on free nations.
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His Issues page supports making childcare expenses fully tax-deductible up to the real cost of care.
“Tony supports making childcare expenses fully tax-deductible up to the real cost of care”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax deduction is a tax cut, with liberty on free markets.
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His Issues page supports letting the government negotiate drug prices.
“Tony supports letting the government negotiate drug prices and using every available tool to bring down what families pay at the pharmacy counter.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Negotiating prices without naming a fixed price or cap does not settle whether he backs price controls.
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In his October 2026 press release he says he believes in capitalism, competition and the free market.
“I believe in capitalism, competition, and the free market.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Saying no to socialism and yes to the free market is with liberty on free markets.
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His press release faults his opponent for supporting tariffs that raise prices for American families.
“He says he's laser focused on lowering costs while supporting tariffs that raise prices for American families.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets.
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His Issues page says he opposed the border wall because it was political theater, not a real answer.
“Tony opposed the wall because it was political theater, not a real answer to a complicated problem.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing a wall or barrier is against liberty on borders.
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His Issues page lists permanent protections and a real path forward for Dreamers as a priority.
“Dreamers deserve permanent protections and a real path forward.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to permanent status for people who came illegally is against liberty on borders.
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His Issues page says he supports border security aimed at trafficking, cartels and drugs rather than symbols.
“Tony supports real border security that targets trafficking, cartel activity, and illegal drugs, not empty symbolism.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Backing border security without naming a barrier, deportations or the end of catch and release does not settle a side.
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