Sen. Isakson Has Parkinson’s; Will Run For New Term
Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson has Parkinson’s disease, but says the condition won’t alter his decision to seek re-election in 2016 or his ability to serve if he wins a new term.
The 70-year-old lawmaker announced his diagnosis in a statement accompanied by a note from his doctor that described the current symptoms as mild. Dr. Thomas Holmes wrote that Isakson is fully capable of running again and serving another term.
Isakson is in his second Senate term. He is a heavy favorite for re-election, and Democrats have yet to recruit a challenger.
In his statement, Isakson said he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year, and takes two medicines for the disease. He walks with a slowed, shuffling gait, which he said is a result of the illness.
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