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Marcye Scott Everton Blair runoff
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Democrat Everton Blair won Georgia's 13th District runoff, defeating Marcye Scott 53% to 47%. The win further narrows the thin Republican U.S. House majority.
背景
The special election runoff was held to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott's term, who died April 22. Blair, a former Gwinnett County School Board chair, and Marcye Scott, the late congressman's daughter, advanced from a five-candidate July 28 special election where Scott led 46% to 38% but failed to secure a majority. The district is a Democratic stronghold in metro Atlanta.
来龙去脉
- Apr 22, 2026Rep. David Scott dies at age 80, leaving Georgia's 13th District seat vacant.
- Jul 28, 2026Five-candidate all-party special election held; Marcye Scott leads with 46%, Everton Blair gets 38%, no majority, forcing a runoff.
- Aug 25, 2026Runoff election held; polls open at 7 a.m. for voters in the 13th District.
- Aug 26, 2026Everton Blair defeats Marcye Scott 53% to 47%, according to unofficial results; AP calls the race for Blair.
各方怎么说
- Official
- The Associated Press called the race for Everton Blair on Tuesday night.
- Analysts
- Blair's victory is an upset as he trailed in the first round, and it further narrows the thin Republican House majority.