More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Series on women in politics features Newton state lawmaker State Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward - photo by Special Photo ATLANTA – Newton County State Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward recently was featured in Clayton State University’s “The Future is Female” blog series. The university highlighted Lewis-Ward’s first term as the state representative for House District 109 as a part of a growing movement of women who seek public office across the country. “I am honored to have been included in my alma mater’s recent series that recognizes the incredible accomplishments of women,” said Lewis-Ward, D-McDonough.