Georgia 13th District special election advances two Democrats to runoff
Rep. David Scott died on April 22, 2026, triggering a special election for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to fill the seat for the remainder of the term ending in January 2027. Six candidates – four Democrats (Marcye Scott, Everton Blair, Tony Brown, Carlos Moore) and two Republicans (Caesar Gonzales, Fayth Park) – contested the race on Tuesday, July 28. No candidate achieved a majority; with about 80% of the vote counted, Marcye Scott led with roughly 47% and Everton Blair had about 37%, sending both to a runoff scheduled for Aug. 25.
The district spans six counties—Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale—with Gwinnett County providing roughly 46% of the electorate. Because the seat was previously held by a Democrat in a heavily Democratic district, the outcome could influence the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Entities: Caesar Gonzales · David Scott · Everton Blair · Fayth Park · Georgia's 13th Congressional District · Marcye Scott · U.S. House of Representatives · United States House of Representatives
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The winner will serve the remainder of Scott’s term, which ends in January 2027. (multiple)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Six candidates – four Democrats and two Republicans – will compete in a special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] If no candidate wins a majority, the top two vote‑getters will advance to a runoff on Aug. 25. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The race could affect the balance of power in the U.S. House, where Republicans hold a thin majority. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Republican candidates are Caesar Gonzales and Fayth Park. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The special election is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Democratic candidates include Marcye Scott, Everton Blair, Tony Brown and Carlos Moore. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The district covers parts of Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties, with Gwinnett accounting for about 46% of the electorate. (source)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marcye Scott led the first round with about 47% of the vote and Everton Blair had about 37%, sending both to a runoff. (source)