Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. John Lewis
(D-Ga.) 5th District,
Atlanta
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Residence:Atlanta
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Born:February 21, 1940; Troy, Ala.
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Religion:Baptist
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Family:Wife, Lillian Lewis; one child
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Education:American Baptist Theological Seminary, B.A. 1961 (theology) ; Fisk U., B.A. 1963 (religion & philosophy)
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Military service:None
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Career:Civil rights activist
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Political Highlights:Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House (special election), 1977; Atlanta City Council, 1982-86; U.S. House, 1987-present
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Elected:1986 (12th term)
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Note: Senior Chief Deputy Whip
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| |
| 2008 |
general |
John Lewis (D) |
231,368 |
100% |
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| 2006 |
general |
John Lewis (D) |
122,380 |
100% |
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| 2004 |
general |
John Lewis (D) |
201,773 |
100% |
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| 2002 |
general |
John Lewis (D) |
116,259 |
100% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 79% |
John McCain: 20% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 74.2% |
George W. Bush: 25.26% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 73.36% |
George W. Bush: 24.73% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:629,727
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Under 18:21.8%
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Over 65:8.8%
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Married:33.9%
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Non-Hispanic White:34%
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Black:56%
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Hispanic:6%
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Asian:2%
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Foreign Born:9.2%
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Language other than English:13%
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Median Household Income:39,725
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Owner Occupied Housing:42.1%
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Income above $200k:4.2
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:68.1%
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Blue Collar:17%
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Services:15.0%
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Bachelor's Degree:37%
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Graduate Education:13.9%
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Civilian Veterans:46,862
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