The Democratic Party of Georgia unveiled five finalists to be considered Monday to replace the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ name on the November ballot, a group that includes the state party’s chairwoman, several other elected officials and the retired president of Morehouse College.

The group of five top contenders largely represents a younger, more progressive wing of the party and doesn’t include several veteran figures who were floated as possible “placeholders” to serve out a two-year term or who signaled they would immediately step down to trigger a wide-open special election next year.

Here are the five finalists:

State Rep. Park Cannon is one of the youngest members of the Georgia Legislature and a member of the party’s progressive wing. First elected in 2016, Cannon is one of several LGBTQ state lawmakers and has pushed for measures that would expand Medicaid and a more equitable criminal justice system.

Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is seen as a rising Democratic leader. First elected in 2013, the business executive has carved a progressive agenda in City Hall, including legislation that implements a $15 hourly minimum wage in the city and initiatives promoting more affordable housing.

Robert Franklin is the former president of Morehouse College who now serves as the historic institution’s emeritus president. He led the school from 2007-2012, a period of growth that included the expansion of the school’s campus and endowment. He’s the author of four books.

State Sen. Nikema Williams is the chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Georgia who represents an Atlanta-based stretch of Lewis’ congressional district in the state Legislature. She’s considered the front-runner for the party’s pick and has deep ties in the district and support from key party leaders. Her husband was a key aide to Lewis.

The Rev. James “Major” Woodall is president of the Georgia NAACP and a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, where he served as an intelligence analyst. A former candidate for the Georgia House in 2016, he served on the state committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

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