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John Lewis

Georgia · District 5 · Democrat

Roster checked Sep 28, 2026Bioguide L000287

Public service, at a glance.

John Lewis served as a representative for Georgia in the House of Representatives. John's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 1987. The last recorded term ended on July 17, 2020.

Chamber
U.S. House
State / territory
Georgia
Last recorded party
Democrat
District / role
District 5
Born
February 21, 1940
Last term ended
July 17, 2020

Service record

Recorded terms in the House for Georgia
FromToPartyRole
Jan 3, 2019Jul 17, 2020DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2019DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 6, 2015Jan 3, 2017DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2015DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 5, 2011Jan 3, 2013DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 6, 2009Jan 3, 2011DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 4, 2007Jan 3, 2009DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 4, 2005Jan 3, 2007DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 7, 2003Jan 3, 2005DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 3, 2001Jan 3, 2003DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 6, 1999Jan 3, 2001DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 7, 1997Jan 3, 1999DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 4, 1995Jan 3, 1997DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 5, 1993Jan 3, 1995DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 3, 1991Jan 3, 1993DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 3, 1989Jan 3, 1991DemocratDistrict 5
Jan 6, 1987Jan 3, 1989DemocratDistrict 5

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Sources & methodology

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  2. Congressional portraits ↗
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