What happens to John Lewis’ seat in Congress after his death

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By Greg Bluestein, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Facing a tight legal deadline, Georgia Democrats are seeking online applications to succeed the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

The state party said Saturday that potential contenders must complete an application by Sunday evening to be considered for the Atlanta-based seat held since 1987 by the civil rights hero.

That’s because state law gives the Democratic Party of Georgia until 4:30 p.m. on Monday to decide whether to replace Lewis’ name on the November ballot for a full two-year term. Sachin Varghese, the party’s general counsel, said the application process was an effort to honor Lewis’ legacy while “working within the applicable legal framework.”

There also will be a separate special election to fill the remainder of the civil rights hero’s term after his death Friday due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Gov. Brian Kemp has 10 days to schedule that vote to serve the rest of the Democrat’s term, which expires in January.

Bryan Sells, an attorney specializing in elections law, said the governor has discretion on when to call the special election to fill the remainder of Lewis’ term, but predicted it would be held in November.

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[mystery-ak]

Paging Stacey Abrams...

[PeteS in CA]

Facing a tight legal deadline, Georgia Democrats are seeking online applications to succeed the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

The state party said Saturday that potential contenders must complete an application by Sunday evening to be considered for the Atlanta-based seat held since 1987 by the civil rights hero.

IMO, Lewis made a selfish egotistical choice that has bleeped his political party. Lewis knew he was not long for this world and should have been helping groom and then getting out of the way of a potential successor.

[Free Vulcan]

Paging Stacey Abrams...

My guess she is already circling like a vulture.

[catfish1957]

Goes to another BLM sponsored goon.  Who cares....

[sneakypete]

White people,Asians,and His or Her Panics need not apply.

This is "the black spot" on yore ballot.

[PeteS in CA]

Georgia Democrats choose Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on ballot

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-democrats-face-deadline-name-john-lewis-replacement-ballot/NBTPN3BMCNG33LK2Z4UG5XJ2PE/

ATLANTA — The Georgia Democratic Party has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November.

Lewis passed away Friday after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis covered Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, which stretches from Brookhaven south past Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.