Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday called a special election to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ current term, after the longtime congressman and civil rights leader’s death on July 17.
The special election is set for Sept. 29, barely a month before voters return to the polls in November to pick Lewis’ replacement for the next two years.
In accordance with state law, Kemp issued an executive order calling for a special election in the Atlanta-based 5th Congressional District, which Lewis had represented since 1987. The special election will be open to all candidates who qualify from any party, though the district leans heavily Democratic.
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