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Georgia's 4th Congressional District
Georgia's 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Hank Johnson (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Georgia representatives represented an average of 766,091 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 694,826 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Eugene Yu in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Hank Johnson (D) | 75.6 | 229,290 |
 | Eugene Yu (R) | 24.4 | 74,071 | |
| Total votes: 303,361 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ansel Postell (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson | 100.0 | 53,269 |
| Total votes: 53,269 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Eugene Yu advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eugene Yu | 100.0 | 9,086 |
| Total votes: 9,086 | |||
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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Jonathan Chavez in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson (D) | 78.5 | 216,332 |
 | Jonathan Chavez (R) | 21.5 | 59,302 | |
| Total votes: 275,634 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson | 100.0 | 84,773 |
| Total votes: 84,773 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Jonathan Chavez defeated Surrea Ivy in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Chavez | 78.3 | 21,924 |
 | Surrea Ivy | 21.7 | 6,078 | |
| Total votes: 28,002 | |||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Johsie Cruz Fletcher in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson (D) | 80.1 | 278,906 |
 | Johsie Cruz Fletcher (R) | 19.9 | 69,393 | |
| Total votes: 348,299 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Elaine Nietmann and William Haston in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson | 68.4 | 102,227 |
 | Elaine Nietmann | 18.3 | 27,376 | |
| William Haston | 13.3 | 19,820 | ||
| Total votes: 149,423 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antonio Hicks (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Johsie Cruz Fletcher advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Johsie Cruz Fletcher | 100.0 | 23,115 |
| Total votes: 23,115 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Joe Profit in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson (D) | 78.8 | 227,717 |
 | Joe Profit (R) | 21.2 | 61,092 | |
| Total votes: 288,809 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Incumbent Hank Johnson defeated Juan Parks in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hank Johnson | 79.8 | 55,060 |
 | Juan Parks | 20.2 | 13,966 | |
| Total votes: 69,026 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ryan Guillory (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4
Joe Profit advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 4 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Profit | 100.0 | 15,367 |
| Total votes: 15,367 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Hank Johnson (D) defeated Victor Armendariz (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent on May 24, 2016.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Hank Johnson Incumbent |
75.7% | 220,146 | |
| Republican | Victor Armendariz | 24.3% | 70,593 | |
| Total Votes | 290,739 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
2014
The 4th Congressional District of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Hank Johnson (D) won an uncontested general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hank Johnson Incumbent |
100% | 161,211 | |
| Total Votes | 161,211 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
General election candidates
No candidates filed to run
Hank Johnson - Incumbent
May 20, 2014, primary results
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2012
The 4th Congressional District of Georgia held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Henry C. Johnson, Jr. won re-election in the district.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry C. Johnson Incumbent |
73.6% | 208,861 | |
| Republican | J. Chris Vaughn | 26.4% | 75,041 | |
| Total Votes | 283,902 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Henry C. Johnson, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lisbeth "Liz" Carter (R) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. incumbent |
74.7% | 131,760 | |
| Republican | Lisbeth "Liz" Carter | 25.3% | 44,707 | |
| Total Votes | 176,467 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Henry C. Johnson, Jr. won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Loren Christopher Collins (Write-in), Faye Coffield (Write-in) and Jacob Perasso (Write-in) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. incumbent |
99.9% | 224,494 | |
| Write-in | Loren Christopher Collins | 0.1% | 159 | |
| Write-in | Faye Coffield | 0% | 35 | |
| Write-in | Jacob Perasso | 0% | 6 | |
| Total Votes | 224,694 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Henry C. Johnson, Jr. won election to the United States House. He defeated Catherine Davis (R) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. |
75.4% | 106,352 | |
| Republican | Catherine Davis | 24.6% | 34,778 | |
| Total Votes | 141,130 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Cynthia McKinney won election to the United States House. She defeated Catherine Davis (R) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Cynthia McKinney |
63.8% | 157,461 | |
| Republican | Catherine Davis | 36.2% | 89,509 | |
| Total Votes | 246,970 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Denise L. Majette won election to the United States House. She defeated Cynthia Van Auken (R) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Denise L. Majette |
77% | 118,045 | |
| Republican | Cynthia Van Auken | 23% | 35,202 | |
| Total Votes | 153,247 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Cynthia A. McKinney won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Sunny Warren (R) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, Georgia District 4 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Cynthia A. McKinney incumbent |
60.7% | 139,579 | |
| Republican | Sunny Warren | 39.3% | 90,277 | |
| Total Votes | 229,856 | |||
District map
Redistricting
2020-2023
On December 8, 2023, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed revised congressional maps into law. Legislators in the Georgia House of Representatives voted 98-71 to adopt the new congressional map on December 7. The Georgia State Senate voted 32-22 to adopt the congressional map on December 5.[12][13]
On October 26, 2023, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled that the state's congressional and legislative district boundaries violated the Voting Rights Act and enjoined the state from using them for future elections.[14] The court directed the Georgia General Assembly to develop new maps by December 8, 2023.[14]
On December 28, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District upheld the maps enacted on December 8, which were later used in the 2024 elections, and found them in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.[15]
| “ | The Court finds that the General Assembly fully complied with this Court’s order requiring the creation of a majority-Black congressional district in the region of the State where vote dilution was found. The Court further finds that the elimination of 2021 CD 7 did not violate the October 26, 2023 Order. Finally, the Court declines to adjudicate Plaintiffs’ new Section 2 claim based on a coalition of minority voters. Hence, the Court OVERRULES Plaintiffs’ objections ... and HEREBY APPROVES SB 3EX.[16][17] | ” |
The district court's approval of remedial state legislative maps was appealed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on January 23, 2025.[18]
How does redistricting in Georgia work? In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[19]
The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[19][20]
Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 congressional elections.
Georgia District 4
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Georgia District 4
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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2010-2011
In 2011, the Georgia State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
On August 22, 2011, Georgia's 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, is located in the northwestern part of the state.[21] Rep. Tom Graves (R) was drawn into the new district, which left 9th District seat open in 2012. After redistricting, the 9th District leaned Republican.[21] In addition, the plan displaced Rep. John Barrow (D), but Barrow (who had been displaced before) moved into the district in order to remain in the 12th District.[21] Rep. Sanford Bishop's (D) district will become a majority-minority district. Also, Rep. Phil Gingrey's (R) 11th District picked up part of Atlanta. Overall, the plan was expected to bolster the Republican majority in the state's congressional delegation.[21]
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2026
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+27. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 27 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Georgia's 4th the 21st most Democratic district nationally.[22]
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+27. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 27 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Georgia's 4th the 29th most Democratic district nationally.[23]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 78.3%-20.6%.[24]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+27. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 27 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Georgia's 4th the 29th most Democratic district nationally.[25]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 78.3% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 20.6%.[26]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+24. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 24 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Georgia's 4th Congressional District the 46th most Democratic nationally.[27]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.85. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.85 points toward that party.[28]
See also
- Redistricting in Georgia
- Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
- Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
- Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2020
- Georgia's 4th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 12, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Georgia Primary Results," May 24, 2016
- ↑ Cov News, "Brown announces run for Congress," accessed October 30, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call, "Hank Johnson Faces First Serious Primary Threat in Georgia," accessed March 25, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Georgia"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office - Proposed Plans," accessed December 11, 2023
- ↑ Twitter, "RedistrictNet," December 7, 2023
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Reuters, "US judge orders new congressional map in Georgia, citing harm to Black voters," October 27, 2023
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Federal judge upholds Georgia’s Republican redistricting plan," December 8, 2023
- ↑ United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, "Case 1:21-cv-05339-SCJ, Document 334" December 28, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Democracy Docket, "11th Circuit Considers Fate of Georgia Maps in High-Stakes Redistricting Case," January 21, 2025
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Atlanta Journal Constitution, "GOP redistricting plan would tighten grip on congressional delegation," August 22, 2011
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
