Georgia's 7th Congressional district (light purple) encompasses large sections of Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Incumbent Rob Woodall will not contest the seat in 2020, leaving the race wide open between Democrats and Republicans.

Georgia's 7th Congressional district (light purple) encompasses large sections of Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Incumbent Rob Woodall will not contest the seat in 2020, leaving the race wide open between Democrats and Republicans.

Carolyn Bordeaux, John Eaves, Renee Unterman.

 

These are just a few of the high profile names running for Congress in a red hot part of metro Atlanta.

 

Georgia's 7th Congressional District includes large sections of Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.

 

Republican Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Lawrenceville) retained the seat last November by a only a few hundred votes, staving off a challenge from Bourdeaux.

The high profile race is receiving national attention after Woodall announced that he will not seek another term.

 

Kelly Whitmire, a political reporter for the Forsyth County News, spoke with GPB Morning Edition host Leah Fleming about the latest updates from the congressional race.

 

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