Marcye Scott and Everton Blair will compete in a runoff election on August 25, 2026, for the Georgia 13th Congressional District seat left vacant by the late Rep. David Scott.
David Scott, a long-serving Democrat, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 80. He represented Georgia's 13th District, a solidly Democratic area, for two decades, winning his last election in 2024 with about 72% of the vote. The special election was triggered by his death, and voters had previously participated in a separate primary for the next full congressional term, which Jasmine Clark won in May 2026.
In the special primary election held on July 25, 2026, Marcye Scott received 47% of the vote, while Everton Blair garnered 37%. Since neither candidate achieved the required majority, they will face each other in a runoff election. The third-place candidate, Republican Caesar Gonzales, received 8.7% of the vote.
The winner of the runoff will serve the remainder of David Scott's term until January 2027 but must also compete in the general election in November 2026 for a full term.
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