HOUSE
Georgia GA-02 House2024
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Sanford Bishop (D)
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Last updated : Mar 6, 2023D +50
R +50
D +3
Race summary
Although this rural, Black-plurality Southwest Georgia seat has experienced population decline, Republican legislators passed on targeting Bishop in 2022 redistricting.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 8, 2024
Primary Election: May 21, 2024
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Full Bio:
BISHOP, Sanford Dixon, Jr., a Representative from Georgia; born in Mobile, Mobile County, Ala.,
February 4, 1947; graduated from Central High School, Mobile, Ala., 1964; B.A.,
Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., 1968; J.D., Emory University,
Atlanta, Ga., 1971; lawyer, private practice; United States Army, 1969-1971;
member of the Georgia state house of representatives, 1977-1991; member of the
Georgia state senate, 1991-1993; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third
and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
Republicans
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DISTRICT DATA
Georgia - 02
Southwest: Albany, Columbus, Macon
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP)
Past Presidential Results from this District
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
2016 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: May 19, 2023
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