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Howard Stopeck
Howard Stopeck was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of Georgia. Stopeck ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. He lost to incumbent John Lewis in the general election.[1]
Biography
Education:[2]
- Bachelor of Law, Woodrow Wilson College of Law
- Juris Doctor, Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Career
Stopeck has worked as a Georgia trial attorney for 40 years.[2]
Elections
2012
Stopeck ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th District. Stopeck won the nomination on the Republican ticket. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[3] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of May 25, 2012. The primary elections were held on July 31, 2012. He was defeated by John Lewis in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Lewis Incumbent |
84.4% | 234,330 | |
| Republican | Howard Stopeck | 15.6% | 43,335 | |
| Total Votes | 277,665 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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See also
- Georgia's 5th Congressional District
- Georgia's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
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