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Late Georgia Congressman's Daughter Loses Runoff for His House Seat

Blair won the runoff and will serve the remainder of the House term, which ends in January 2027.

Late Georgia Congressman's Daughter Loses Runoff for His House Seat
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
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Everton Blair defeated Marcye Scott in the runoff for the final months of her late father’s House term. Blair won with 53.9 percent of the vote, according to unofficial state results, and will serve until Jan. 3, 2027.

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Winner of the runoff for the final months of Georgia's 13th District House term

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Candidate who lost the runoff for her late father's House seat

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Lucy McBath
D · GA-6

Representative who endorsed Blair

Joe Lester
D · GA

Former opponent who endorsed Blair

Fayth Park
R · GA

Republican who ran in the first round of the special election

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in a statement describing Blair's campaign message

Republican who ran in the first round of the special election

Former opponent who endorsed Blair

Democrat who ran in the first round of the special election

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

Late representative whose House term was being filled

State senator and former opponent who endorsed Blair

Democratic primary winner for the full two-year term

Republican candidate for the full two-year term

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor who scheduled the special election and called lawmakers into a special session; Ken Martin, Democratic National Committee chair who congratulated Blair; Sam Park, Georgia House minority whip who endorsed Blair

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