On Tuesday, Republican Representative Richard McCormick successfully secured reelection for a position in the U.S. House representing the state of Georgia. The 55-year-old physician is set to begin his second term following a significant redistricting process that resulted in a district swap with Democratic Representative Lucy McBath.

This redistricting was orchestrated by Republicans, who aimed to create a legally mandated majority-Black district while simultaneously safeguarding their electoral advantage in the House. In this competitive election, McCormick triumphed over his Democratic opponent, Bob Christian, after the shift in congressional seats.

As of January, McCormick will take on the responsibilities of representing the 7th District, which encompasses a suburban area located to the northeast of Atlanta. The victory was confirmed and announced at 8:27 p.m. EST. This reelection reflects McCormick’s continued support within the district amid the backdrop of strategic political maneuvering in Georgia’s congressional landscape.