AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s special congressional runoff
Summary
Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will choose a new representative in a special runoff election between two Democrats, Everton Blair and Marcye Scott, following the death of Congressman David Scott. The winner will serve the remainder of Scott’s term but will not run for the full term starting in 2027.Key Facts
- The special runoff election is held to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died on April 22, 2026.
- Everton Blair and Marcye Scott are the top two candidates advancing from the July 28 special election.
- Marcye Scott is the daughter of the late Congressman David Scott.
- The winner will finish out the last few months of Scott’s term but is not running for the next full term.
- Everton Blair also ran for the full-term seat but lost in the May 19 Democratic primary to Jasmine Clark.
- Jasmine Clark will run against Republican Jonathan Chavez in the November general election for the full term.
- Georgia’s 13th District covers parts of six counties near Atlanta and is heavily Democratic.
- David Scott had won his last election in 2024 with 72% of the vote and had faced a strong primary challenge before his death.
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