Rich McCormick

Republican Representative of Georgia's 6th district

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October 7, 1968 (55 years old)

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American politician and physician
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy for over 20 years, including as a helicopter pilot and reaching the rank of commander
Has worked as an emergency physician
Graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University, an MBA from National University, and a Doctor of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine
Ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia's 7th congressional district in 2020 but lost in the general election
Successfully ran for Georgia's 6th congressional district in 2022 following redistricting
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Sponsored a resolution censuring Rashida Tlaib for her comments on Israel
Was accused by Marjorie Taylor Greene of physical aggression, which he stated was intended to be friendly and for which he apologized
Endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential campaign after initially supporting Ron DeSantis
Serves on the Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Married to Debra, an oncologist, with whom he has seven adult children from previous marriages; separated in 2024
In a relationship with Texas congresswoman Beth Van Duyne as of 2024
Was a runner-up on the seventh season of American Gladiators
Enjoys skateboarding and has been spotted skateboarding in the halls of Congress