Michael McCord for Congress
Fighting for working people, rural communities, and
real solutions in Georgia’s 1st District.
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Washington is out of touch with rural Georgia,
and Michael is running to fix it.
“I wasn’t born into politics. I was born into struggle. I’ve punched a clock. I’ve swept shop floors. I’ve also sat at boardroom tables. I know what it means to fight your way up, and I’m running to fight for the folks who are being left behind by both parties.”
Built from the Bottom, Fighting for the Middle
Michael McCord knows what it’s like to work for everything you get. Growing up poor in rural upstate South Carolina, he was raised by his nanny who worked in the Clinton White House’s she taught him that hard work and Democratic values go hand in hand. That combination of grit and principles has defined everything he’s done since.
While other kids his age were figuring out college plans, McCord was already working double shifts in manufacturing to pay his way through school. He spent years on the BMW assembly line, and those long days taught him something you can’t learn in a classroom: what it really means when families are living paycheck to paycheck. It’s a lesson that still drives him today.
McCord’s been fighting in Democratic politics since 2008, cutting his teeth working races from coast to coast. By 2020, he was running Southern strategy for Tim Ryan’s presidential bid the kind of job you only get when party leaders know you can turn tough districts blue. His track record speaks for itself, he wins where others struggle by treating voters like neighbors, not numbers on a spreadsheet.
But politics isn’t McCord’s only calling. He’s served on boards for South Carolina Equality and Foothills Family Resource, and five years ago, he made the move to Savannah to start his own consulting business. His consulting work isn’t about big corporate deals it’s about helping the local restaurant owner navigate supply chain costs or showing a family how to cut through insurance red tape. Last year, that hands-on approach saved his clients over $3.5 million.
McCord represents something coastal Georgia hasn’t seen in a while, a Blue Dog Democrat who didn’t just read about working-class struggle’s, he lived them. He’s won tough races, built a successful business from scratch, and proven he can deliver real results.
Whether it’s fighting for affordable healthcare, protecting small businesses from crushing regulations, or making sure working families get a fair shake, McCord’s approach is simple show up, do the work, and put results over rhetoric.
The Fight for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District
Georgia’s 1st Congressional District is one of the most diverse in the state - from bustling ports and military bases to small towns and farmland.
For too long, Georgia families here have been behind. Michael McCord is running to ensure every community, whether rural or coastal, has the same opportunity to thrive.
With incumbent Congressman Buddy Carter off of the ballot this year, this race is an open seat and the best opportunity that Georgia has to elect a true representative for working people.
Middle-Class Revival
It's beyond time for Washington to work for the working class again. Let’s cut red tape for small businesses, invest in job training, and stop trade deals that hurt American workers.
Putting working people first
Small businesses, farmers, and local workers are the backbone of our economy. Michael will fight for policies that cut red tape, expand access to capital for local entrepreneurs, protect pensions, and raise wages so families can build a better future. He will prioritize investments in infrastructure - like rural broadband, safe roads, and modern ports - to make sure opportunity reaches every corner of the district.
Fighting to keep healthcare local
Too many rural hospitals and clinics are closing, forcing families to drive hours just to see a doctor. Michael will push for federal funding to stabilize rural hospitals, expand telehealth, and ensure mental health services are accessible in small towns. No mother should have to travel across counties to deliver a baby, and no veteran should wait months for care.
Training the next generation
The future of Georgia’s economy depends on a strong workforce. Michael will champion apprenticeship programs, vocational training, and partnerships with community colleges that prepare students for good-paying jobs in industries like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. His goal is simple: young people should be able to build a life right here at home, without having to leave their community behind.
A Platform for the Middle
Michael’s vision is built on three guiding principles
I don’t care about party talking points or about towing party lines
If it helps regular people, I’ll fight for it.
If it doesn’t - I'll fight like hell to make sure it doesn't pass."
Education & Workforce Training
A strong education system builds strong communities. Michael will fight to fully fund rural schools, raise teacher pay, and support after-school and vocational programs that give students a head start. He will expand affordable access to technical colleges and trade programs so young people don’t have to leave Georgia to succeed.
Affordable Housing
From renters to first-time buyers, people are being priced out. We need to build more, cut barriers, and reduce red tape. We need to stop the greed in DC that’s crushing working families and pushing them out of their communities.
Middle Class Revival
It's beyond time for Washington to work for the working class again. Let’s cut red tape for small businesses, invest in job training, and stop trade deals that hurt American workers.
"America First for Real People" Platform
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