MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A familiar face was back in Macon Tuesday to kick off his campaign for re-election to Congress.

Incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop was at Francar's Buffalo Wings on the Mercer University campus Tuesday night to rally support for his re-election to the 2nd congressional district.

This year's election will be the first since the 2010 census, when the district was re-drawn to include much of Bibb County and, once again, part of Macon.

Many of the city's leaders spoke of Bishop's long tenure in Washington, and how well he's represented southwest Georgia since he was elected in 1992.

Sanford says if elected, he'll continue to improve the quality of life of his constituents.

"We've got some of the best, some of the brightest, and some of the most creative people anywhere in the world right here in our area," says Rep. Bishop.  "All they need is the opportunity to realize that potential.  I want to do my darndest to make sure that we utilize all of the resources to do that here in this congressional district."

Sanford will face Republican John House in the November 6th general election.  House beat out Rick Allen in the GOP runoff earlier this month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vivian Childs wears her political party's symbol on her sleeve, but she says it's what's in her heart that makes her feel honored to be representing middle Georgia at the 2012 Republican National Convention.

"We are all Americans, and no matter what decision we are making, we're making it for America, and I think we forget that too often," says Childs.

Childs is one of the three chosen delegates to represent Georgia's 8th Congressional District at the RNC in Tampa next week.

"I know what Georgia's thinking," says Childs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the race for the Bibb County School Board District 3 democratic nomination, incumbent Susan Sipe has come out on top.

She got 54% of the votes over Merritt Johnson's 46%.

Democrat Sipe will now face Republican Angela P. Freeman in November.

We tried to get in touch with Ms. Sipe to talk about her win, but we didn't hear back.  We did speak with Mr. Johnson, who says despite his loss, he's proud of his campaign's effort.

"Well, it hasn't come to an end," says Johnson.  "I'll always work hard for the kids.  I'm going to go back with the children I mentor right now and continue my endeavors.  We're going to get them next time."

For complete election results, visit our Decision 2012 page.