Politics & Government
U.S. Reps. John Lewis, Hank Johnson Face Challengers
Qualifying has started for upcoming elections.
Incumbent U.S. Reps. John Lewis and Hank Johnson face challengers this year in the Democratic primary.
Wednesday was the first day candidates could qualify, or sign up to run for office. Qualifying closes on Friday, May 25 at noon.
Lewis, a long-time congressman as well as a civil rights icon, faces Michael Johnson, who has been a Superior Court judge, in the Democratic primary.
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Hank Johnson is challenged by fellow Democrat Lincoln Nunnally, a 32-year-old consultant.
All 14 of Georgia's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on this year's ballot, as are all 236 seats in the state Legislature. Some judges in DeKalb County and the District Attorney are on the ballot.
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Most state legislature races are walk-overs, or nearly walk-overs, with incumbents having the advantage of name recognition and campaign dollars in the bank.
This year, seats in the state legislature and U.S. Congress have been redrawn to rebalance district populations based on 2010 U.S. census counts. The result is that most districts are very safe for either the Republicans or the Democrats. The biggest fight, if any, will be between candidates of the same party ahead of July primaries.
Here are the candidates who have qualified.
U.S. Representative, District 4
J. Chris Vaughn
2890-A GA Hiway 212 #214
Conyers, GA 30094
E-Mail: Chris.vaughn@chrisvaugnforcongress.com
Party: Republican
Age: 46
Occupation: Minister
Website: chrisvaugnforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Hank Johnson, Jr. (Incumbent)
6440 Old Hillandale Drive
Ste. 262
Lithonia, GA 30058
Party: Democratic
Age: 57
Occupation: Attorney
Website: www.hankforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Lincoln Nunnally
1126 Main Street
Porterdale, GA 30070
E-Mail: lincoln@lincoln-nunnally.com
Party: Democratic
Age: 32
Occupation: Consultant
Website: www.lincoln-nunnally.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
U.S. Representative, District 5
Howard Stopeck623 Orme Cir, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306-3653
E-Mail: gowithsto@hotmail.com Party: Republican
Age: 73
Occupation: Attorney Retired
Website: www.gowithsto.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Michael Johnson
PO Box 7456
Atlanta, GA 30357
E-Mail:
michael@michaeljohnsonforcongress.com
Party: DemocraticAge: 43
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Website: www.michaeljohnsonforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 John Lewis (Incumbent)
P.O. Box 2323
Atlanta, GA 30301
E-Mail: leslie@johnlewisforcongress.com Party: Democratic
Age: 72
Occupation: U.S. Representative
Website: http://johnlewisforcongress.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Senator, District 10
Emanuel D. Jones (Incumbent)PO Box 370244
Decatur, GA 30037
E-Mail: emanj@mindspring.com Party: Democratic
Age: 53
Occupation: Automotive Dealer
Website: www.senatoremanueljones.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Senator, District 42
Jason Carter (Incumbent)P.O. Box 573
Decatur, GA 30030
E-Mail: info@carterforstatesenate.com Party: Democratic
Age: 36
Occupation: Attorney
Website: www.carterforstatesenate.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 82
Mary Margaret Oliver (Incumbent)150 East Ponce de Leon, Suite 230
Decatur, GA 30030
E-Mail: mmo@mmolaw.com Party: Democratic
Age: 64
Occupation: Attorney
Website: www.marymargaretoliver.org
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 83
Howard Mosby (Incumbent)2101 Sugar Creek Falls
Atlanta, GA 30316
E-Mail: mosb7101@hotmail.com Party: Democratic
Age: 50
Occupation: Health Care Administrator
Website: www.howardmosby.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 84
Rahn MayoP.O. Box 360549
Decatur, GA 30036
E-Mail: rahnmayo@gmail.com Party: Democratic
Age: 36
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Website: http://mayoforgeorgia.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 85
Karla Drenner (Incumbent)Post Office Box 348
Avondale, GA 30002
E-Mail: dren16999@aol.com Party: Democratic
Age: 50
Occupation: Environmental Consultant
Website: www.karladrenner.org
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 86
Michele Henson (Incumbent)4140 Creek Stone Court
Stone Mountain, GA 30083-4202
E-Mail: michelehenson@earthlink.net Party: Democratic
Age: 65
Occupation: Businesswoman
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
State Representative, District 87
P. O. Box 436
Avondale, GA 30002
E-Mail: teacherpost89@yahoo.com Party: Democratic
Age: 62
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Website: www.votecoach89.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Superior Court Judge, Stone Mountain Circuit
Gregory A. Adams (Incumbent)P.O. Box 2432
Tucker, GA 30085
E-Mail: judgeadams@judgegregoryaadams.com Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 53
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Website: www.judgegregoryaadams.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Cynthia (C.J.) Becker (Incumbent)
No Address Available
Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 55
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Gail C. Flake (Incumbent)
North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030 Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 67
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Linda Warren Hunter (Incumbent)
No Address Available
Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 62
Occupation: Judge, Superior Court
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Mark Anthony Scott (Incumbent)
No Address Available
E-Mail: mscottesq2001@yahoo.com Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 56
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Tangela M. Barrie (Incumbent)
P.O. Box 1387
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
E-Mail: barrieforjudge@gmail.com Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 38
Occupation: Superior Court Judge
Website: www.judgetangelabarrie.com
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
District Attorney, Stone Mountain Circuit
Robert James (Incumbent)P. O. Box 332
Decatur, GA 30033
E-Mail: robertjamesforda@gmail.com Party: Democratic
Age: 39
Occupation: District Attorney
Date Qualified: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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