U.S. House, Georgia District 5

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Lewis (Incumbent)

Occupation
Consultant

Education
MA, Theology, American Baptist Theological Seminary; BA, Theology, Fisk University

Elected
1986

Born
Troy, AL, United States

Residence
Atlanta, GA

Religion
Baptist

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Georgia District 5

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 629,727
Male: 49.3%
Female: 50.7%
Median Age: 31.4
18 Years and Over: 78.2%
65 Years and Over: 8.8%
Employed: 60.6%
Median Household Income: $39,725
Families Below Poverty Level: 16.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.3%
(of those over 25)

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