So far, only one candidate has qualified to fill the unexpired term of the late Rep. John Lewis: @_BarringtonII, who challenged Lewis in the June primary. Qualifying ends at 1p today. Other potential candidates include @NikemaWilliams & @CarstarphenMJ. #gapol
Democratic officials expect state Rep. Able Mable Thomas to qualify today for the seat as well. #gapol
Also qualifying: Robert Franklin, a former Morehouse president who was one of five finalists the Democratic party nominated to fill Lewis' full term. #gapol http://www.robertmfranklin.com/about.html 
Former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall, who waged an unsuccessful campaign for mayor in 2017, has also qualified to run. #gapol
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