Georgia's 5th congressional district is a

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in the

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. The district was represented by Democrat

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from January 3, 1987, until his death on July 17, 2020. Kwanza Hall was elected to replace Lewis on December 1, 2020, and served until January 3, 2021, when Nikema Williams took his place. Hall was elected in a

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for the balance of Lewis' 17th term. He chose not to run in the general election for a full two-year term, which was won by Williams.

Reapportionment

The district's boundaries were redrawn following the 2010 census, which granted an additional congressional seat to Georgia.Justice Department approves Georgia's political maps
. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Last accessed December 27, 2011 The first election using the new district boundaries (listed below) were the 2012 congressional elections.

Geography

Based in central Fulton and parts of DeKalb and Clayton counties, the majority

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district includes almost three-fourths of

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, the state capital and largest city. It also includes some of the surrounding suburbs, including East Point,

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, and Forest Park.2012 Congressional maps - Metro Atlanta
Georgia Legislature. Last accessed January 1, 2012 With a

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rating of D+32, it is the most Democratic district in Georgia.

Composition

For the 119th and successive Congresses (based on the districts drawn following a 2023 court order), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities. Clayton County (6) : College Park (part; also 6th; shared with Fulton County),

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, Forest Park, Lake City,

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, Riverdale DeKalb County (12) :

(part; also 6th; shared with Fulton County), Avondale Estates, Belvedere Park (part; also

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), Brookhaven (part; also

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(part; also

), Decatur,

, Gresham Park, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Scottdale (part; also

), Tucker (part; also

) Fulton County (4) :

(part; also 6th; shared with DeKalb County), College Park (part; also 6th; shared with Clayton County), East Point (part; also 6th), Hapeville

Recent election results from statewide races

List of members representing the district

Election results

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020 special election

2020

2022

2024

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links

PDF map of Georgia's 5th district at ''nationalatlas.gov''

Georgia's 5th district at ''GovTrack.us''
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