Skip to main content
2 min read
● Informational

Everton Blair wins runoff to finish term of Rep. David Scott of Georgia

Blair won the special runoff and is expected to serve through the end of the year.

Everton Blair wins runoff to finish term of Rep. David Scott of Georgia
Image · Atlanta Journal-Constitution

SOURCE CHECK

TAP FOR WHY
Outlet credibilityAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionNOT RATED
This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
tl;dr

Everton Blair defeated Marcye Scott in a special runoff to finish the late Rep. David Scott’s term. Blair is expected to serve through the end of the year.

Community verdict

13 VOTES
How does this story look for
● OPEN

People in this story

SWIPE →

Runoff winner who will complete the late David Scott’s U.S. House term.

PRIMARY SUBJECT
David Scott
Former U.S. Representative (D-GA)

Late U.S. representative whose term Blair will complete.

Blair’s opponent in the runoff.

Part of a bigger story

9 OUTLETS
Everton Blair Wins Georgia’s 13th District Runoff Election

Blair won Georgia’s 13th District special-election runoff, defeating Marcye Scott, and will serve the remainder of late Rep. David Scott’s term. Left-leaning outlets foreground the historic significance of Blair’s election. Center outlets largely focus on the result and his remaining term, with some also noting the coming full-term election and his historic significance. Right-leaning outlets foreground criticism of Blair’s policy proposals and contrast political competence with recognition of demographic milestones.

Discussion · 0

What's your take?

Loading comments…