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Hank Johnson, Jr.

Party: Democratic Running for: US House GA-04 Currently serving: US House GA-04 Incumbent

Hank Johnson, Jr. is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th Congressional District, in office since 2007 and seeking an eleventh term in 2026. A former DeKalb County commissioner and magistrate judge, he represents Atlanta's eastern suburbs.

Coverage

Hank Johnson Calls the Supreme Court “the Greatest Threat” at Black Caucus ConferenceOctober 4, 2026