Ballotpedia, Bob Christian

Bob moved to Dawson County five years ago. He lives with his wife Frances and has two daughters, Emilly and Ann.

Bob served in the United States Army between 1993 and 2003. He also previously worked in the restaurant management industry.

Bob Christian won the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 in 2022 but lost in the general election. 

Supports raising the minimum wage and reducing the income gap between men and women.

- Supports raising the minimum wage and reducing the income gap between men and women.

Economy

Supports transitioning to renewable energy sources, noting that dependence on fossil fuels is a national security risk.

Proposes subsidies for creating geothermal energy sources.

Proposes investing in electrical vehicle (EV) charging grids on federal highways.

- Supports transitioning to renewable energy sources, noting that dependence on fossil fuels is a national security risk.
- Proposes subsidies for creating geothermal energy sources.
- Proposes investing in electrical vehicle (EV) charging grids on federal highways.

Energy & the Environment

Supports policies that protect the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community and their right to medical treatment.

Supports abortion and proposes national legislation protecting the right to an abortion.

Supports expanding mental health services.

- Supports policies that protect the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community and their right to medical treatment.
- Supports abortion and proposes national legislation protecting the right to an abortion.
- Supports expanding mental health services.

Healthcare

Supports passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but clarifies that there's still more that must be done to protect the right to vote.

- Supports passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but clarifies that there's still more that must be done to protect the right to vote.

Voting & Elections

Proposes legislation to protect same-sex marriage and strengthen federal anti-discrimination laws.

Supports gun control legislation such closing the gun show and Charleston loopholes and introducing the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban.

- Proposes legislation to protect same-sex marriage and strengthen federal anti-discrimination laws.
- Supports gun control legislation such closing the gun show and Charleston loopholes and introducing the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban.

Public Safety

As of June 18, 2025, Bob Christian’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Said, "I believe that a secure border built through a massive investment in technology and manpower is the most effective wall that can be built."

Believes the United States needs more pathways to citizenship for immigrants and their children.

Opposes forced separation of children from their families during immigration procedures.

Said, "Congress needs to rebuild the current immigration system."

Supports a ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution that establishes an autonomous Palestine.

Believes US aid to Israel must be dependent on Israel's willingness to allow aid and food supplies to reach the Palestinian people.

According to his website supports "the right of nations to respond when faced with direct assault."

Criticizes formal president Trump's relationship with North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union and said, "it is time to permanently shift our economic polices away from despots and tyrants in a clear statement that we no longer support the evil that exists in this world."

- Said, "I believe that a secure border built through a massive investment in technology and manpower is the most effective wall that can be built."
- Believes the United States needs more pathways to citizenship for immigrants and their children.
- Opposes forced separation of children from their families during immigration procedures.
- Said, "Congress needs to rebuild the current immigration system."
- Supports a ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution that establishes an autonomous Palestine.
- Believes US aid to Israel must be dependent on Israel's willingness to allow aid and food supplies to reach the Palestinian people.
- According to his website supports "the right of nations to respond when faced with direct assault."
- Criticizes formal president Trump's relationship with North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union and said, "it is time to permanently shift our economic polices away from despots and tyrants in a clear statement that we no longer support the evil that exists in this world."

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Rich was raised by a single mother and worked his way through college. He is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine, where he served as student body president, and he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine through Emory University at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He also received an MBA from National University in California. McCormick has lived in Cobb County for 12 years and serves as a youth minister at Gwinnett Church in Sugar Hill.

Rich is an emergency medicine physician who has worked in the Northside Hospital System. He is a former Marine helicopter pilot and served as a Marine Officer Instructor at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College. In the Navy, he achieved the rank of Commander and was the Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Rich McCormick was formerly a nominee for Congress.

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The candidate's website says, "Remove unnecessary regulation that limit growth with no benefit"

The candidate's website says, "Promote entrepreneurship and innovation to grow the economy"

Supports economic growth through smaller government, reduced regulations, and enhanced accountability; advocates for stronger borders, safer communities, and the preservation of cherished rights and values.

Said, "Together, we will reignite our sputtering economy, ... lockdown the border, and put an end to the lawlessness in our streets."

The candidate's website says, "Rich knows that America is at its best when we get government out of the way of job creators and empower them to build their businesses with less regulatory burdens... He will do everything possible to defend the American Dream for all people by assuring upward mobility and better income that accompanies a strong economy."

Opposes increased regulatory burdens for American business-owners and job creators.

The candidate's website says, "Rich recognizes the opportunities that allowed us to prosper are under attack by the Biden Administration. Inflation is soaring beyond wage increases. Biden proposed the largest tax increase in history and imposed draconian regulations on local businesses."

Recognizes that "the opportunities that allowed us to prosper are under attack by the Biden Administration. Inflation is soaring beyond wage increases. Biden proposed the largest tax increase in history and imposed draconian regulations on local businesses."

The candidate's website says, "Encourage business growth and job creation"

Plans to encourage business growth and job creation.

The candidate's website says, "Provide real tax relief for middle class families"

Wants to provide "real" tax relief for middle class families.

The candidate's website says, "No Tax Dollars for Entitled Politicians"

Plans to reduce the amount of tax money that goes towards "entitled politicians."

- Opposes increased regulatory burdens for American business-owners and job creators.
- Recognizes that "the opportunities that allowed us to prosper are under attack by the Biden Administration. Inflation is soaring beyond wage increases. Biden proposed the largest tax increase in history and imposed draconian regulations on local businesses."
- Plans to encourage business growth and job creation.
- Wants to provide "real" tax relief for middle class families.
- Plans to reduce the amount of tax money that goes towards "entitled politicians."

As of June 18, 2025, Rich McCormick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Stop Biden’s Socialized Medicine Schemes that Would Eliminate 160 Million Insurance Plans"

The candidate's website says, "“Thanks to Governor Kemp’s bold leadership, Georgia successfully weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and emerged stronger than ever,” said Dr. McCormick. “He ignored the political attacks and always put the people of our great state FIRST."

The candidate's website says, "To fix healthcare and make it more affordable and sane again, Rich is championing patient-centered healthcare solutions to:"

The candidate's website says, "Allow Patients to Choose What is Best for Them and Their Family"

Opposes Biden-Sanders single-payer healthcare, citing a $32 trillion tax increase, loss of private insurance for 160 million, and reduced healthcare quality. Believes current system is world's best.

Opposes Biden-Sanders single-payer healthcare, citing a $32 trillion tax increase, loss of private insurance for 160 million, and reduced healthcare quality.

The candidate's website says, "Allow hospital visitations without unfair restrictions"

Supports allowing hospital visitations "without unfair restrictions"

The candidate's website says, "Create Pricing transparency to force prices down through competition"

Plans to create pricing transparency to force prices down through competition.

- Opposes Biden-Sanders single-payer healthcare, citing a $32 trillion tax increase, loss of private insurance for 160 million, and reduced healthcare quality.
- Supports allowing hospital visitations "without unfair restrictions"
- Plans to create pricing transparency to force prices down through competition.

The candidate's website says, "That is not the America Rich McCormick fought for as a Marine and Naval Commander. Rich believes in election integrity and making certain that every American can vote and it is impossible to cheat."

Said, "Now, with the newly approved congressional districts... running in the 7th Congressional District... is the best way to ensure that citizens throughout our community have solid, trusted representation in Washington."

The candidate's website says, "In Congress, Rich will continue to fight against ALL attempts to federalize our elections, force taxpayers to pay for the elections of the entitled elitist class and improve election integrity."

Opposes attempts to federalize elections and "force taxpayers to pay for the elections of the entitled elitist class," looking to improve election integrity.

The candidate's website says, "Joe Biden and his cronies in Congress are seeking to rig our elections for generations... They want to strip away local control of elections and put Washington bureaucrats in control... They even want to stop widely supported voter ID laws that ensure only legal votes count."

- Opposes attempts to federalize elections and "force taxpayers to pay for the elections of the entitled elitist class," looking to improve election integrity.
- Opposes the repeal of voter ID laws.

The candidate's website says, "Dr. McCormick is the Republican nominee for Congress in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. He is encouraging all of his fellow veterans to dial “988” – the Suicide and Crisis Hotline – if they need help or assistance."

The candidate's website says, "2nd Amendment Defended | Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress"

The candidate's website says, "Fully Fund and Support Law Enforcement"

The candidate's website says, "Police Benevolent Association of Georgia Endorses Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress"

The candidate's website says, "Longtime Lawman and Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman Endorses Dr. Rich McCormick for Congress"

The candidate's website says, "“This is the 70s all over again- the beards, long hair, opioid overdoses, runaway energy costs, proxy war with Russia, hatred of the military, hatred of the police. This is the time to act right now.”"

Said, "Now, more than ever, we must Back The Blue... against efforts to undermine public safety. I look forward to doing my part in Congress to support those in uniform..."

The candidate's website says, "As a decorated Marine and Naval Commander, Rich swore an oath to defend our constitution. He knows that the right of a legal citizen owning a firearm is one of the rights under greatest assault by the radical left."

The candidate's website says, "Hold Violent Criminals and Drug Pushers Accountable for their Crimes"

Supports law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, and advocates for a tough on crime approach to ensure public safety in Georgia.

The candidate's website says, "Rich will also seek to expand the rights of law-abiding citizens by expanding concealed carry reciprocity nationwide."

The candidate's website says, "He has seen how human trafficking and sexual abuse has devastated not just families, but entire communities... Domestic violence is a reality that Dr. McCormick treats all too often..."

The candidate's website says, "Dr. Rich McCormick believes two things can and must be true: law and order is and must be the bedrock of our Republic; all men are created equally and should be treated as such under the law."

Said, "two things can and must be true: law and order is and must be the bedrock of our Republic; all men are created equally and should be treated as such under the law."

The candidate's website says, "Safety for our businesses and homes is a top priority for Rich McCormick. He vigorously opposes defunding the police as it would lead to a dramatic increase in violent crime."

Believes that reduced funding for law enforcement would cause a dramatic increase in violent crime, and therefore opposes such defunding.

The candidate's website says, "End the scourge of human trafficking and punish traffickers"

Wants to end human trafficking and punish human traffickers.

The candidate's website says, "Dr. McCormick is working around the clock to make certain that federal, state, and local law enforcement have the resources and training required to combat the flow of illegal drugs, stop criminal gangs, and end human trafficking."

Plans to ensure that federal, state, and local law enforcement have ample resources and training in order to fight the flow of illegal drugs, criminal gangs, and human trafficking.

The candidate's website says, "Rich will never waver in his defense of the 2nd Amendment and will oppose any and all attempts to infringe upon them."

Opposes gun control, planning to expand concealed carry reciprocity nationwide.

The candidate's website says, "Dr. McCormick has treated too many overdose victims and seen too many lives devastated by drug addiction... he wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year."

As a doctor, wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year.

- Said, "two things can and must be true: law and order is and must be the bedrock of our Republic; all men are created equally and should be treated as such under the law."
- Believes that reduced funding for law enforcement would cause a dramatic increase in violent crime, and therefore opposes such defunding.
- Wants to end human trafficking and punish human traffickers.
- Plans to ensure that federal, state, and local law enforcement have ample resources and training in order to fight the flow of illegal drugs, criminal gangs, and human trafficking.
- Opposes gun control, planning to expand concealed carry reciprocity nationwide.
- As a doctor, wrote and helped enforce policy that reduced the number of concerning polysubstance abusers by over 65% in one year.

The candidate's website says, "Support Rights THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AGAINST A CORRUPT SCHOOL SYSTEM"

The candidate's website says, "Ban federal funding for school districts that teach CRT or promote remote learning"

The candidate's website says, "The radical left has gone too far when it comes to our children. They crippled kids’ social development with mask mandates and brainwashed them with radical ideologies. We need to get back to teaching kids, not punishing them."

The candidate's website says, "Rich is standing up to the radical teachers’ unions... He’s a strong defender of parental rights and always put the best interests of students first. And for Rich, that means teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic, not radical race theories."

Opposes education of race and racism in classrooms, wanting to ban funding for school districts that teach those topics or promote remote learning.

The candidate's website says, "Encourage School Choice and Parental Options"

Wants to increase parental options when it comes to schooling and encourages school choice.

The candidate's website says, "And Rich is crystal clear on his own children: he is not interested in co-parenting with the government."

Said that he is "not interested in co-parenting with the government."

The candidate's website says, "Rich is wholly invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community. Rich believes that investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future."

Invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community, believing that "investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future."

- Opposes education of race and racism in classrooms, wanting to ban funding for school districts that teach those topics or promote remote learning.
- Wants to increase parental options when it comes to schooling and encourages school choice.
- Said that he is "not interested in co-parenting with the government."
- Invested in supporting his family, serving with faith, and building a community, believing that "investing in the youth of America is an investment in the future."

The candidate's website says, "Restore America’s military might"

The candidate's website says, "Dr. McCormick served our country in the military for over 20 years... That is why he is 100% ALL IN to stop... those same radical policies to America."

Said, "We pray for the families who mourn and stand with our veterans who are struggling to cope... we will continue to salute and honor all of the patriots who served.”"

The candidate's website says, "Rich swore an oath to defend this nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He has served in multiple combat zones and understands the sacrifice that men and women make when they serve this great nation in the military."

The candidate's website says, "Dr. Rich McCormick: “The radical left’s woke agenda is doing irreparable harm to the U.S. military”"

Said, "The fall of Kabul was a gut punch to every person who served in Afghanistan... This botched withdrawal exposed President Joe Biden and his Administration as inept and weak. Our failed foreign policy led to the deaths of 13 American service members and many more both at home and abroad.”"

Opposes the perceived radical left's influence on the military, arguing it prioritizes political correctness over combat readiness, citing examples like CRT, diversity training, and rainbow flag stickers during Pride Month.

The candidate's website says, "“This is not the time for our men and women in uniform to be indoctrinated and radicalized. With so much at stake, including the safety and security of the American people, the politicization of the military must end full stop.”"

The candidate's website says, "Build the Wall and Rid Our Communities of Illegal Immigrants"

The candidate's website says, "He is fighting to end Biden’s open-door policies to illegal immigrants and deport those who have been shipped to our communities."

Wants to end Biden’s open-door policies to illegal immigrants and "deport those who have been shipped to our communities."

Believes Administration's foreign policy failures led to service member deaths, weakened global standing, and emboldened adversaries, while domestically, criticizes broken immigration system and rampant urban crime linked to unchecked fentanyl influx.

The candidate's website says, "To Revive Freedom and Save America, we must restore our strength and regain confidence on the global stage... We must rebuild a highly trained and appropriately resourced military to successfully – and quickly – complete any mission."

Believes that in order to restore strength and regain confidence on the global stage, "we must rebuild a highly trained and appropriately resourced military to successfully – and quickly – complete any mission."

Said, "“They are emasculating our military. We need to win back the military. Bring up warriors to bring death down range. The CRT that I was raised on is the Combat Readiness Test and that’s the only CRT we should teach.”"

Said, “They are emasculating our military. We need to win back the military. Bring up warriors to bring death down range. The CRT that I was raised on is the Combat Readiness Test and that’s the only CRT we should teach.”

The candidate's website says, "As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice."

Said, "As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice."

The candidate's website says, "In Congress, Rich leans on his experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness to keep America and our allies secure. ... he is making certain that our nation keeps its promise to our veterans when they come home."

Plans to use military experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness.

The candidate's website says, "During a panel discussion at CPAC in Dallas... Marine Pilot and Emergency Room Doctor Rich McCormick criticized the failed and feckless foreign policy of the Biden Administration and offered solutions to revive America."

Criticized the "failed and feckless" foreign policy of the Biden Administration and offered solutions to revive America."

Said, "“We start with enforcing the laws we have, securing the border.”"

- Wants to end Biden’s open-door policies to illegal immigrants and "deport those who have been shipped to our communities."
- Believes Administration's foreign policy failures led to service member deaths, weakened global standing, and emboldened adversaries, while domestically, criticizes broken immigration system and rampant urban crime linked to unchecked fentanyl influx.
- Believes that in order to restore strength and regain confidence on the global stage, "we must rebuild a highly trained and appropriately resourced military to successfully – and quickly – complete any mission."
- Said, “They are emasculating our military. We need to win back the military. Bring up warriors to bring death down range. The CRT that I was raised on is the Combat Readiness Test and that’s the only CRT we should teach.”
- Said, "As someone who sacrificed time with family to serve during times of war, Rich knows the critical importance of building a military that can defend our national security at a moment’s notice."
- Plans to use military experience to guide foreign policy and military preparedness.
- Criticized the "failed and feckless" foreign policy of the Biden Administration and offered solutions to revive America."
- Said, "“We start with enforcing the laws we have, securing the border.”"

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