U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) for District 5 Passes Away

Lindridge-Martin Manor Neighborhood Association is sad to report that U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), our representative for District 5, died July 17. He was 80 and fought a battle with pancreatic cancer for many months.

Georgia Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs told the Associated Press that Gov. Brian Kemp must schedule a special election to fill Lewis' current term, and the election would have to be held within 30 days.

Concurrently, the Democratic Party of Georgia had to appoint a replacement candidate to fill Lewis' space on the November ballot because of his primary win on June 9, 2020. The AJC has an explanation of the process online.

On the afternoon of July 20, Georgia Democrats chose Nikema Williams, the party chairwoman, to replace Rep. Lewis on the November ballot.

Learn more about our elected representatives on LMMNA’s Government and Elections Page. Details on any interim elections will be posted there.