Georgia's 7th Congressional District
Georgia's 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Lucy McBath (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Georgia representatives represented an average of 766,091 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 694,826 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Rich McCormick, Bob Christian, and Charles King are running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Rich McCormick (R) | ||
| Bob Christian (D) | ||
 | Charles King (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Bob Christian advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bob Christian | 100.0 | 20,958 | |
| Total votes: 20,958 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Miller (D)
- Chris Capparell (D)
- Shelly Abraham (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Rich McCormick advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rich McCormick | 100.0 | 47,063 | |
| Total votes: 47,063 | ||||
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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Lucy McBath defeated Mark Gonsalves and Lisa Babbage in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lucy McBath (D) | 61.0 | 143,063 | |
| Mark Gonsalves (R) | 38.9 | 91,262 | ||
| Lisa Babbage (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 234,339 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Mark Gonsalves defeated Michael Corbin in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gonsalves | 70.1 | 8,591 | |
| Michael Corbin | 29.9 | 3,666 | ||
| Total votes: 12,257 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Lucy McBath defeated incumbent Carolyn Bourdeaux and Donna McLeod in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lucy McBath | 63.1 | 33,607 | |
| Carolyn Bourdeaux | 30.6 | 16,310 | ||
| Donna McLeod | 6.3 | 3,352 | ||
| Total votes: 53,269 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Michael Corbin and Mark Gonsalves advanced to a runoff. They defeated Lisa McCoy, Mary West, and Y.G. Nyghtstorm in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Corbin | 41.1 | 18,637 | |
| ✔ | Mark Gonsalves | 27.5 | 12,477 | |
| Lisa McCoy | 14.1 | 6,380 | ||
| Mary West | 9.6 | 4,370 | ||
| Y.G. Nyghtstorm | 7.7 | 3,510 | ||
| Total votes: 45,374 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Carolyn Bourdeaux defeated Rich McCormick in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) | 51.4 | 190,900 | |
| Rich McCormick (R) | 48.6 | 180,564 | ||
| Total votes: 371,464 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carolyn Bourdeaux | 52.8 | 44,710 | |
| Brenda Lopez Romero | 12.4 | 10,497 | ||
| Nabilah Islam Parkes | 12.3 | 10,447 | ||
| Rashid Malik | 8.0 | 6,780 | ||
| John Eaves | 7.7 | 6,548 | ||
| Zahra Karinshak | 6.8 | 5,729 | ||
| Total votes: 84,711 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Marqus Cole (D)
- David Kim (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rich McCormick | 55.1 | 35,280 | |
| Renee Unterman | 17.4 | 11,143 | ||
| Mark Gonsalves | 7.2 | 4,640 | ||
| Lynne Homrich | 7.1 | 4,567 | ||
| Eugene Yu | 6.0 | 3,856 | ||
| Lisa Babbage | 5.2 | 3,336 | ||
| Zachary Kennemore | 1.9 | 1,195 | ||
| Total votes: 64,017 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ben Bullock (R)
- Harrison Floyd (R)
- Lerah Lee (R)
- Jacqueline Tseng (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Rob Woodall defeated Carolyn Bourdeaux in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rob Woodall (R) | 50.1 | 140,443 | |
| Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) | 49.9 | 140,010 | ||
| Total votes: 280,453 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Carolyn Bourdeaux defeated David Kim in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on July 24, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carolyn Bourdeaux | 52.0 | 7,948 | |
| David Kim | 48.0 | 7,348 | ||
| Total votes: 15,296 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carolyn Bourdeaux | 27.3 | 8,662 | |
| ✔ | David Kim | 26.0 | 8,249 | |
| Ethan Pham | 17.8 | 5,666 | ||
| Melissa Davis | 13.7 | 4,340 | ||
| Kathleen Allen | 11.0 | 3,500 | ||
| Steve Reilly | 4.2 | 1,335 | ||
| Total votes: 31,752 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7
Incumbent Rob Woodall defeated Shane Hazel in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 7 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rob Woodall | 71.9 | 30,450 | |
| Shane Hazel | 28.1 | 11,883 | ||
| Total votes: 42,333 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Rob Woodall (R) defeated Rashid Malik (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent on May 24, 2016.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Rob Woodall Incumbent |
60.4% | 174,081 | |
| Democratic | Rashid Malik | 39.6% | 114,220 | |
| Total Votes | 288,301 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
2014
The 7th Congressional District of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Rob Woodall (R) defeated challenger Thomas Wight (D) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Woodall |
65.39% | 113,557 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Wight | 34.61% | 60,112 | |
| Total Votes | 173,669 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
General election candidates
Rob Woodall - Incumbent
Thomas Wight
May 20, 2014, primary results
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2012
The 7th Congressional District of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Rob Woodall won re-election in the district.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Woodall Incumbent |
62.2% | 156,689 | |
| Democratic | Steve Reilly | 37.8% | 95,377 | |
| Total Votes | 252,066 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Rob Woodall won election to the United States House. He defeated Doug Heckman (D) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Rob Woodall |
67.1% | 160,898 | |
| Democratic | Doug Heckman | 32.9% | 78,996 | |
| Total Votes | 239,894 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, John Linder won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Doug Heckman (D) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Linder incumbent |
62% | 209,354 | |
| Democratic | Doug Heckman | 38% | 128,159 | |
| Total Votes | 337,513 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, John Linder won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Allan Burns (D) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Linder incumbent |
70.9% | 130,561 | |
| Democratic | Allan Burns | 29.1% | 53,553 | |
| Total Votes | 184,114 | |||
2004
John Linder (R) ran unopposed for re-election in 2004.
2002
On November 5, 2002, John Linder won election to the United States House. He defeated Mike Berlon (D) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Linder |
78.9% | 138,997 | |
| Democratic | Mike Berlon | 21.1% | 37,124 | |
| Total Votes | 176,121 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Bob Barr won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Roger Kahn (D) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 7 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bob Barr incumbent |
55.3% | 126,312 | |
| Democratic | Roger Kahn | 44.7% | 102,272 | |
| Total Votes | 228,584 | |||
District map
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those adopted for the 2024 election cycle. To compare the map before redistricting with the one used for the 2024 elections, click here.
Redistricting
2020-2023
On December 8, 2023, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed revised congressional maps into law. Legislators in the Georgia House of Representatives voted 98-71 to adopt the new congressional map on December 7. The Georgia State Senate voted 32-22 to adopt the congressional map on December 5.[11][12]
On October 26, 2023, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled that the state's congressional and legislative district boundaries violated the Voting Rights Act and enjoined the state from using them for future elections.[13] The court directed the Georgia General Assembly to develop new maps by December 8, 2023.[13]
On December 28, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District upheld the maps enacted on December 8 and found them in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
| “ | The Court finds that the General Assembly fully complied with this Court’s order requiring the creation of a majority-Black congressional district in the region of the State where vote dilution was found. The Court further finds that the elimination of 2021 CD 7 did not violate the October 26, 2023 Order. Finally, the Court declines to adjudicate Plaintiffs’ new Section 2 claim based on a coalition of minority voters. Hence, the Court OVERRULES Plaintiffs’ objections ... and HEREBY APPROVES SB 3EX.[14][15] | ” |
How does redistricting in Georgia work? In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[16]
The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[16][17]
Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 congressional elections.
Georgia District 7
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Georgia District 7
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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2010-2011
In 2011, the Georgia State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
On August 22, 2011, Georgia's Republican leadership released their proposed Congressional redistricting map. Due to population growth, Georgia gained a 14th Congressional district following the 2010 census. The new district, according to the plan, is located in the northwestern part of the state.[18] Rep. Tom Graves (R) was drawn into the new district, which left 9th District seat open in 2012. After redistricting, the 9th District leaned Republican.[18] In addition, the plan displaced Rep. John Barrow (D), but Barrow (who had been displaced before) moved into the district in order to remain in the 12th District.[18] Rep. Sanford Bishop's (D) district will become a majority-minority district. Also, Rep. Phil Gingrey's (R) 11th District picked up part of Atlanta. Overall, the plan was expected to bolster the Republican majority in the state's congressional delegation.[18]
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Georgia's 7th the 127th most Democratic district nationally.[19]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 62.3% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 36.5%.[20]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+9. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Georgia's 7th Congressional District the 153rd most Republican nationally.[21]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.85. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.85 points toward that party.[22]
See also
- Redistricting in Georgia
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 12, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Georgia Primary Results," May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Thomas Wight for Congress, "Home," accessed January 14, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Georgia"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office - Proposed Plans," accessed December 11, 2023
- ↑ Twitter, "RedistrictNet," December 7, 2023
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Reuters, "US judge orders new congressional map in Georgia, citing harm to Black voters," October 27, 2023
- ↑ United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, "Case 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ, Document 334" December 28, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Atlanta Journal Constitution, "GOP redistricting plan would tighten grip on congressional delegation," August 22, 2011
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018