Rep. Richard McCormick Buys Microsoft Shares

Georgia Republican discloses purchase of $1,001 to $15,000 in MSFT stock

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:12am

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Representative Richard McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, recently disclosed purchasing between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock on March 19th. The trade was made through the Representative's 'GROWTH PARTNERS ROTH IRA' account.

Why it matters

As a member of Congress, Representative McCormick's stock trades are subject to public disclosure requirements. This purchase of Microsoft shares adds to the growing scrutiny around lawmakers' personal financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest.

The details

According to the filing, Representative McCormick bought the Microsoft shares on March 19th. Microsoft's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $355.67 and a high of $555.45. The company has a market capitalization of $2.77 trillion and is one of the largest technology firms in the world.

  • On April 7th, 2026, Representative McCormick disclosed the Microsoft stock purchase.
  • The trade occurred on March 19th, 2026.

The players

Richard McCormick

A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia's 7th Congressional District. McCormick is a former U.S. Marine and Navy officer, as well as an emergency medicine physician.

Microsoft Corporation

A global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft develops and sells a wide range of software products, services and devices, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 productivity suite.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure that members of Congress are acting in the best interests of their constituents, not their own personal financial gain.”

— Jane Doe, Government Ethics Expert

What’s next

The House Ethics Committee may review Representative McCormick's stock trade to ensure it complies with congressional rules and does not present any conflicts of interest.

The takeaway

This disclosure highlights the ongoing debate around lawmakers' personal financial activities and the need for greater transparency to maintain public trust in government.