Politics & Government
Lewis Says He's Running for Re-election
Georgia's longest-serving congressman will run for a 16th term.
(Photo: John Lewis congressional website. Lewis, left, is pictured with another civil rights icon, Rev. Joseph Lowery.)
John Lewis has told the AJC that he is running for re-election in Georgiaβs 5th congressional district, which includes portions of Decatur, Midtown and East Atlanta.
Lewis, 75, is Georgiaβs longest-serving member of its congressional delegation.
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βYes, yes. Iβm doing it. Iβm doing it.β Lewis is quoted in the article. βI know there are a few people who think: βOh, maybe heβs going to give it up.β But Iβm not giving it up. Not now.β
Lewis is a senior member on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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