# Georgia 13th District special election > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-13th-district-special-election > Updated: 2026-08-24T11:54:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Following the death of Democratic Representative David Scott on April 22, 2026, a special election was held for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to fill the remainder of his term. In the initial July 28 election, six candidates competed for the seat. No candidate secured a majority, though Marcye Scott led with approximately 47% and Everton Blair followed with roughly 37%. This result triggered a runoff between the two Democratic candidates, scheduled for August 25. The winner will serve until the end of the current term in January 2027, though neither candidate is seeking the full term beginning after that date. ## Claims - A special election runoff is being held in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The runoff contest is between two Democrats: Everton Blair and Marcye Scott. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Marcye Scott received approximately 46% of the vote in the July 28 all-party special election. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Everton Blair received approximately 38% of the vote in the July 28 all-party special election. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The winner of the runoff will serve the remaining months of David Scott’s final term. (corroborated by 3 sources) - David Scott died on April 22 at the age of 80. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Georgia 13th District holds special congressional runoff Georgia’s 13th Congressional District holds a special election runoff Tuesday between Democrats Everton Blair and Marcye Scott to replace the late Rep. David Scott. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-13th-district-holds-special-congressional-runoff ### 2026-07-27: Georgia 13th District special election advances two Democrats to runoff A July 28 special election in Georgia’s 13th District saw Democrat Marcye Scott (≈47%) and fellow Democrat Everton Blair (≈37%) advance to an Aug. 25 runoff after Rep. David Scott’s death, a race that could tip 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-13th-congressional-district-special-election-set-for-tuesday --- Cite as: Georgia 13th District special election. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-13th-district-special-election