Georgia's 2nd congressional district
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Georgia's 2nd congressional district is one of the largest districts by size, and it takes in most of the southwestern fourth of the state of Georgia.[1]
Previously it was one of the largest congressional districts by size, taking in most of the southwestern fourth of the state of Georgia. The district included portions of Lowndes, Muscogee, and Worth counties and all of Baker, Brooks, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Crawford, Crisp, Decatur, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Macon, Marion, Miller, Mitchell, Peach, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Terrell, Thomas, and Webster counties. The district also included a number of small cities and medium-sized towns, such as Albany, Columbus, and Thomasville.
The current representative of the 2nd congressional district is Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D)
In redistricting, The Hill published a list of the Top Ten House Members who were helped by redistricting.[2] Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. ranked 4th on the list.[2]
Elections
2014
The 2nd congressional district of Georgia will hold an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.
2012
The 2nd congressional district of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election in the district.[3]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sanford Bishop Incumbent |
63.8% | 162,751 | |
| Republican | John House | 36.2% | 92,410 | |
| Total Votes | 255,161 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mike Keown (R) in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. incumbent |
51.4% | 86,520 | |
| Republican | Mike Keown | 48.6% | 81,673 | |
| Total Votes | 168,193 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lee Ferrell (R) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. incumbent |
68.9% | 158,435 | |
| Republican | Lee Ferrell | 31.1% | 71,351 | |
| Total Votes | 229,786 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bradley C. Hughes (R) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. incumbent |
67.9% | 88,662 | |
| Republican | Bradley C. Hughes | 32.1% | 41,967 | |
| Total Votes | 130,629 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dave Eversman (R) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. incumbent |
66.8% | 129,984 | |
| Republican | Dave Eversman | 33.2% | 64,645 | |
| Total Votes | 194,629 | |||
2002
Bishop ran unopposed for re-election in 2002.
2000
On November 7, 2000, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dylan Glenn (R) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 2 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. incumbent |
46.5% | 83,870 | |
| Republican | Dylan Glenn | 53.5% | 96,430 | |
| Total Votes | 180,300 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Georgia
In 2011, the Georgia State Legislature re-drew the Congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
In redistricting, The Hill published a list of the Top Ten House Members who were helped by redistricting.[2] Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. ranked 4th on the list, and neighboring incumbent Austin Scott ranked 5th on the list.[2] The article notes that in the redistricting process, controlled by a Republican legislature, many African Americans voters were moved from Scott's district into Sanford Bishop’s 2nd congressional district, giving Scott a safe Republican seat, and inadvertently giving Bishop a Democratic boost as well.[2]
On August 22, 2011, Georgia Republican leadership released their proposed Congressional redistricting map. Due to population growth, Georgia gained a 14th Congressional district following the 2010 census. The new district, according to the plan, will be located in the northwestern part of the state.[9] U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R) was drawn into the new district, leaving his current 9th District seat open in 2012. The new 9th District will lean Republican.[9] In addition, the plan displaces US Rep. John Barrow (D), but Barrow (who has been displaced before) planned to move in order to remain in the 12th District.[9] US Rep. Sanford Bishop's (D) district will become a majority-minority district. Also, U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey's (R) 11th District will pick up part of Atlanta. Overall, the plan is expected to bolster the Republican majority in the state's Congressional delegation.[9]
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References
- ↑ Georgia Redistricting Map "Map" Accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Hill "House members most helped by redistricting" Accessed April 17, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Georgia"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Atlanta Journal Constitution, "GOP redistricting plan would tighten grip on congressional delegation," August 22, 2011
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