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Posted: 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
On Tuesday, voters in eight Atlanta-area congressional districts will select a U.S. House member. In seven of those districts, a heavily favored incumbent — from 13-term Rep. John Lewis to freshman Rep. Rob Woodall — is facing a less-funded challenger. All of the districts have new boundaries after Georgia gained a seat after the 2010 census. The Gainesville-based 9th Congressional District is a new open seat.
4th District
Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (D)
Age: 58
Home: Lithonia
Education: Juris Doctor, Texas Southern University School of Law; bachelor’s degree, Clark College
Occupation: Member of Congress, former attorney
Political experience: U.S. Congress, 2007-present; DeKalb County commissioner, 2001-2006; DeKalb County Magistrate Court judge, 1989-2000
Family: Married 33 years to Mereda; two children
Website: www.hankforcongress.com
J. Chris Vaughn (R)
Age: 46
Home: Conyers
Education: Attended Gaston College
Occupation: Minister, public speaker
Political experience: None
Family: Married 24 years to Lisa; three children
Website: www.chrisvaughnforcongress.com
5th District
John Lewis (D)
Age: 72
Home: Atlanta
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Fisk University; bachelor’s degree, American Baptist Theological College
Occupation: Member of Congress, longtime civil rights activist
Political experience: U.S. House, 1987-present; Atlanta city councilman, 1982-1986
Family: Married 43 years to Lillian Miles; one child
Website: www.johnlewisforcongress.com
Howard Stopeck (R)
Age: 73
Home: Virginia-Highland
Education: Bachelor of Laws degree and Juris Doctor, Woodrow Wilson College of Law; management degree, Roosevelt University
Occupation: Poet and retired attorney
Political experience: Unsuccessful 1984 campaign for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District
Family: Married 23 years to Ana; two children
Website: www.gowithsto.com
6th District
Jeff Kazanow (D)
Age: 57
Home: Kennesaw
Education: Master in Business Administration and bachelor’s degrees, Michigan State University
Occupation: Business consultant
Political experience: None
Family: Widower; two children
Website: www.kazanowforcongress.com/
Tom Price (R)
Age: 58
Home: Roswell
Education: Medical and bachelor’s degrees, University of Michigan
Occupation: Member of Congress, orthopedic surgeon
Political experience: U.S. House member, 2005-present; Georgia state senator, 1997-2004
Family: Married 29 years to Betty; one child
Website: www.tomprice.com
7th District
Steve Reilly (D)
Age: 51
Home: Norcross
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Georgia Law School; bachelor’s degree, Mercer University
Occupation: Attorney
Political experience: Unsuccessful 1994 state House campaign, current chair of 7th District Democratic Party
Family: Married 25 years to Cathy; two children
Website: www.stevereillyforcongress.com
Rob Woodall (R)
Age: 42
Home: Lawrenceville
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Georgia Law School; bachelor’s degree from Furman University
Occupation: Member of Congress, former congressional staffer to Rep. John Linder
Political experience: U.S. House, 2011-present
Family: Single
Website: http://robwoodall.com/
9th District
Doug Collins (R)
Age: 46
Home: Gainesville
Education: Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School; bachelor’s degree, North Georgia College & State University
Occupation: Attorney, Air Force Reserves chaplain
Political experience: Georgia House, 2007-present
Family: Married 23 years to Lisa; three children
Website: collinsleads.com
Jody Cooley (D)
Age: 51
Home: Gainesville
Education: Juris Doctor and bachelor’s degree in business administration, University of Georgia
Occupation: Attorney
Political experience: Gainesville City School Board, 1997-2001
Family: Married 25 years to Lora; two daughters
Website: cooleyforcongress.com
11th District
Phil Gingrey (R)
Age: 70
Home: Marietta
Education: Medical degree, Medical College of Georgia; bachelor’s degree, Georgia Tech
Occupation: Member of Congress, obstetrician/gynecologist
Political experience: U.S. House, 2003-present; Georgia state Senate, 1999-2003; Marietta City School Board, 1993-97
Family: Married 42 years to Billie; four children
Website: www.gingrey.com
Patrick Thompson (D)
Age: 55
Home: Cherokee County
Education: Bachelor of science in biology and psychology, Mary Washington University; bachelor of science in computer technology, ITT Technical Institute
Occupation: Venture entrepreneur in environmental technology companies
Political experience: Unsuccessful Georgia state Senate campaign in 2010
Family: Married 27 years to Lorraine; two children
Website: www.patrickthompsonforcongress.com
13th District
S. Malik (R)
Age: 60
Home: Riverdale
Education: Attended school in Pakistan
Occupation: Owner, Around Town Atlanta
Political experience: None
Family: Married; two children
Website: malik2012.com
David Scott (D)
Age: 67
Home: Atlanta
Education: Master in Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania; bachelor’s degree, Florida A&M University
Occupation: Member of Congress
Political experience: U.S. House, 2003-present; Georgia state Senate, 1983-2002; Georgia state House, 1974-1982
Family: Married more than 30 years to Alfredia; two daughters
Website: www.davidscottforcongress.com
14th District
Daniel “Danny” Grant (D)
Age: 54
Home: Ringgold
Education: High school; certification as master instructor/trainer for electricians
Occupation: Electrical contractor
Political experience: None
Family: Married 29 years to Jena; eight children
Website: dannygrantforcongress.com
Tom Graves (R)
Age: 42
Home: Ranger
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Georgia
Occupation: Member of Congress, real estate developer
Political experience: U.S. House, 2010-present; Georgia state House, 2003-2010
Family: Married 16 years to Julie; three children
Website: gravesforcongress.org
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