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Sanford Bishop, Georgia’s longest-serving congressman, defeats GOP challenger

Nov 9, 2022

Sanford Bishop has won a 16th term in the U.S. House, defeating Republican Chris West.

The southwest Georgia seat was drawn in a way that made it easier for Republicans to win, making Bishop’s re-election bid his toughest yet.

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