President Donald Trump has nominated Christy McCormick, a former federal election commissioner and Justice Department attorney, to serve as U.S. ambassador to Macedonia. The White House announced the nomination on November 9. It now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
McCormick brings experience in election law, civil rights enforcement and overseas diplomacy. She served on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for more than a decade and previously held a senior legal role at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
More Than a Decade on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
McCormick served on the Election Assistance Commission from December 2014 to July 2026 and chaired it several times. The independent federal agency assists state and local election officials and develops guidelines for voting systems.
During her tenure, McCormick worked on election security and voting accessibility. Her work also covered how election officials administer voting, an area that includes putting voting-system standards into practice.
Before joining the commission, McCormick worked in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. She helped enforce federal election laws and handled cases involving discrimination in voting.
Embassy Experience in Baghdad and the Next Step in the Senate
From 2009 to 2010, McCormick served as a senior legal adviser at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. She also served as acting deputy coordinator for rule of law and worked on issues related to Iraq’s elections.
The nomination of Christy McCormick now requires Senate confirmation. If confirmed, she would lead the U.S. diplomatic mission in Macedonia and represent Washington in its dealings with the government in Skopje.
