Georgia's 5th congressional district
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Georgia's 5th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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| Current Representative | John Lewis (D–Atlanta) |
| Population (2010) | 691,976 |
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| Cook PVI | D+32 |
Georgia's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. The district is currently represented by Democrat John Lewis, though the district's boundaries have been redrawn following the 2010 census, which granted an additional congressional seat to Georgia. The first election using the new district boundaries (listed below) were the 2012 congressional elections.
Based in central Fulton and parts of DeKalb and Clayton counties, the majority African American district includes almost three-fourths of Atlanta, the state capital and largest city. It also includes some of the surrounding suburbs, including East Point, Druid Hills, and Forest Park.
Source: Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Fourth Edition (CQ Press, 2001)
As of May 2015[update], there are three former members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th congressional district who are currently living at this time.
Coordinates: 33°42′25″N 84°24′04″W / 33.70694°N 84.40111°W
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