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Daughter of late House Dem forced into runoff after falling short in special election
Marcye Scott and Everton Blair Jr. advanced to an August 25 runoff for a special election to fill the remaining term of Rep. David Scott's congressional seat. Neither candidate secured a majority in the initial vote, with Scott receiving 47.5% and Blair 36.1%. The winner will serve until January, while a separate November election will determine the full two-year term.
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