Georgia's 7th Congressional District Debate (Dawson County)

Georgia's 7th Congressional District Debate (Dawson County)

Author: Appen Podcast Network August 25, 2026 Duration: 1:15:49

In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we present a debate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, held in Dawson County.

Democratic candidate Tony Kozycki was on hand to answer questions about the issues facing Georgia and the country and to make his case for representing the district in Congress. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick was invited but did not attend.

Listen to the full Dawson County debate and hear Kozycki's positions on the issues shaping the race for Georgia's 7th Congressional District.

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To learn more about Rep. Rich McCormick, click HERE

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