John Lewis (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 1987. He died on July 17, 2020, after announcing in December 2019 that he had stage four pancreatic cancer. The Democratic Party of Georgia selectedNikema Williamsto replace Lewis on thegeneral election ballotafter Lewis' death. Lewis was an elected public official from 1982 through 2020, having served on the Atlanta City Councilprior to his election to the U.S. House. Lewis was called one of the "Big Six leaders of the Civil Rights Movement." He was one of the original 13 Freedom Riders—a group of people who rode buses in 1961 to test compliance with Supreme Court decisions declaring segregation on interstate transit and in facilities for interstate travelers unconstitutional. In 1963, Lewis became chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, where he organized student protests such as sit-ins. He also helped organize the March on Washington. At 23 years old, Lewis was the youngest speaker at the march. He was the last living speaker. In 2011, Lewis was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by PresidentBarack Obama.
GA House District 5
Incumbent: Nikema Williams · Democrat
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Nikema Williams (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 5th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Williams (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Andres Castro (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Arnetress Beatty (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Christian Zimm (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
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