U.S. Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) have ended their romantic relationship, a development reported by TMZ in October 2026. The separation marks the end of a notable pairing within the halls of Congress, which had been in the public eye for over two years. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation informed TMZ of the split, though they did not specify the exact date the lawmakers parted ways. According to these sources, the separation was amicable, with no reported animosity or "bad blood" between McCormick and Van Duyne. The specific reasons that led to the end of their relationship were not determined by the outlet.
"I have a great relationship with her and will continue to strive to be the best friend I can be." Rep. Rich McCormick, U.S. House of Representatives
Representative McCormick confirmed the split to TMZ, offering a brief statement regarding his intentions for their future interactions. "I have a great relationship with her and will continue to strive to be the best friend I can be," McCormick told the publication. This statement is currently the sole public comment tied to the separation.
The relationship between the two Republican lawmakers first gained public attention in May 2024. At that time, The Daily Mail reported that Representative McCormick had filed for divorce from Dr. Debra Miller, his wife of 12 years. The divorce paperwork was submitted on May 3 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and included a mutual restraining order, which The Daily Mail noted is standard procedure in divorce cases within that county.
Just two weeks later, on May 17, 2024, Representative Van Duyne spoke with The Daily Mail about her own personal situation. She confirmed her single status and acknowledged a relationship with McCormick. "I’m single. We’re both parents of adult children and empty nesters. We are happily engaged in a relationship and, beyond that, it’s a personal issue," Van Duyne stated. A spokesperson for McCormick also confirmed the relationship with Van Duyne at the time, adding that the congressman and Dr. Miller had been separated for "quite some time" before the divorce filing. When The Daily Mail inquired with Dr. Miller about whether her husband's divorce involved a congressional colleague, she responded, "You should ask Rich and his colleague."
Prior to these public statements and reports, the relationship had already been observed by fellow lawmakers. Colleagues noted McCormick and Van Duyne spending time together, with reports placing them holding hands near the House floor and during a Republican Study Committee lunch. The couple offered a fuller picture of their relationship in April 2025, when McCormick again spoke with The Daily Mail. "So we’ve been dating for a minute, and we have a great relationship," the congressman affirmed.
From McCormick's initial divorce filing in May 2024 to TMZ's report of their separation in October 2026, the relationship remained a part of the public record for more than two years, bolstered by direct statements from both lawmakers. The recent report by TMZ did not provide a definitive date for the breakup nor did it identify a specific cause, leaving the details surrounding the conclusion of their relationship largely private.
