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Georgia election results: Everton Blair wins 13th Congressional District runoff

Scott lost the runoff to Blair after leading him in the first-round vote.

Georgia election results: Everton Blair wins 13th Congressional District runoff
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
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Everton Blair defeated Marcye Scott in the runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, winning more than 52% of the vote. He will serve the remainder of the late David Scott’s term, while voters will choose someone for the next full term in November.

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Blair’s opponent in the Congressional runoff.

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Winner of the special election runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District.

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

Former U.S. representative whose death left the district seat to be filled.

Democratic candidate for the next full term in the district.

Republican candidate for the next full term in the district.

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor; the article says he did not trigger redistricting during a special session.

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Everton Blair Wins Georgia 13th District Special Election

Outlets agree that Everton Blair won the Georgia 13th District special election to succeed the late David Scott. Left-leaning outlets frame Blair’s win as a milestone in Black and LGBTQ representation from a Southern state. Center outlets emphasize the result and what follows for the seat, including Blair’s remaining term and the November election for the next full term; one article also notes the effect on the House majority.

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