Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick and Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne have confirmed the end of their relationship, following a public romance that began in 2024.
The walk between the Capitol and the office buildings can be a long one for members of Congress, and for Representatives Rich McCormick and Beth Van Duyne, that path is now one they are navigating separately. The congressional couple has officially called it quits.
While the exact timing of the breakup remains unclear. the shift marks the end of a relationship that became public knowledge in May 2024. when the Texas congresswoman confirmed to the press that she and the Georgia representative were happily together. Since that time, the pair had been seen managing the pressures of high-profile public office alongside their private connection.
Only months ago, on July 21, 2026, the couple appeared to be navigating those pressures with ease. When asked if maintaining a relationship in Washington D.C. was difficult after a series of votes. McCormick suggested the setting was a benefit rather than a hurdle. telling a reporter. “Relationships are tricky to begin with. right?. But DC makes it easy.”.
Despite the finality of the split, there is no apparent hostility between the two. McCormick. addressing the change in their status. maintained a forward-looking tone regarding their connection. stating. “I have a great relationship with her and will continue to strive to be the best friend I can be.” Van Duyne has not provided comment on the separation.
Beyond the confirmation of their new status, the circumstances leading to the end of the relationship remain private. The transition follows a period where the two had frequently been spotted together, leaving their colleagues and observers to adjust to a new reality on Capitol Hill.
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