Former Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall was elected to finish the unexpired term of lifelong friend and mentor Congressman John Lewis. With the unofficial vote count tabulated, Hall received 52% of the vote and earned the right to fight for the 5th Congressional District in the Winter term.  Hall, a former member of the Atlanta Public School board and former Atlanta City Councilman, will be sworn in shortly after the vote is certified and will be eligible to vote on key issues.

“I am humbled, truly humbled to earn this privilege.  My father, Leon Hall, and John Lewis worked for and with Dr. King and so many other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement to bring equity and justice to our country. This win tonight allows me to continue that fight and to work every day of this term for issues like COVID-19 relief, criminal justice reform, protecting the right to vote, finding money for affordable housing, for the legalization of cannabis and, if it has been decided by the time I get to DC, for a stimulus package to keep residents of the 5th District in their homes and the doors of small businesses open,” said Hall.  “This election has never been about me. It has been about being that voice for my neighbors across the region.”  

Hall led all candidates in the September 29th election with more than 10,000 votes. He received endorsements from more than two dozen elected officials across the region, including former opponents.  Hall pledged to be a bridge between Congressman Lewis, who passed away earlier this year, and Nikema Williams, who was elected to a full term in January.

For more information about Kwanza Hall, please contact campaign consultant Jordan Johnson at 443-930-0279 or follow Congressman-Elect Hall on social media @kwanzahall or visit the website at kwanzahall.com