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Two Democrats advance to a runoff in the Georgia special election to succeed late Rep. David Scott
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott, and Democrat Everton Blair advanced to a runoff in the Georgia special election for the 13th District seat, as no candidate received majority support.
- With about 80% of votes counted, Scott led with 47% and Blair followed with 37%, outpacing three other candidates from both parties.
- The special election was triggered by David Scott's death on April 22, with the winner serving the remainder of his term through 2026.
- The district is a solidly Democratic area covering metro Atlanta and southern suburbs, where David Scott had served for two decades and won his last election with 72% of the vote.
- Meanwhile, voters have already selected Jasmine Clark in a separate primary to serve the full congressional term starting in January 2025.
