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Summary

Representative John R. Lewis

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (GA) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 5
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lillian; 1 Child: John
Birth Date: 02/21/1940
Birth Place: Troy, AL
Home City: Atlanta, GA
Religion: Protestant

Recent Public Statements

Rep. John Lewis Amendment Demanding An Accounting For the Cost of War Is Part of the Defense Authorization Act

May 18, 2012 - Long-time peace advocate, Rep. John Lewis scored a victory today by gaining the inclusion of his Cost of War Act H.R. 3088 as an amendment ...

Ill-Conceived Violence Against Women Act Passes the House

May 17, 2012 - After emotional press statements and heated floor debate the House passed a deeply controversial version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) this afternoon in ...

Rep. John Lewis Joins with House Leaders for Voter Empowerment, not Disenfranchisement

May 17, 2012 - WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Rep. John Lewis (GA-5), along with House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5), Democratic Assistant Leader James Clyburn (SC-6), Rep. John ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 0%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 95%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 91.3%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $627,118.67
Total Spent $457,494.90
Cash On Hand $438,035.34
Debt $3,331.67
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
john@johnlewisforcongress.com

Campaign Website
http://www.johnlewisforcongress.com/

Campaign Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/John-Lewis/15284975593?ref=pdb

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/electjohnlewis

Campaign Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/johnlewis2012

Campaign
Post Office Box 2323
Atlanta, GA 30301

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://johnlewis.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://johnlewis.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/repjohnlewis

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJohnLewis

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/repjohnlewis

Washington, D.C.
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351

District
The Equitable Building
100 Peachtree Street, Northwest
Suite 1920
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-0116
Fax: 404-331-0947

Key Staff
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351

Key Staff
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351

Key Staff
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351

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