13th Congressional District
Coverage of 13th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Daughter of late House Dem forced into runoff after falling short in special election
Marcye Scott, daughter of late Rep. David Scott, and Everton Blair Jr. advanced to a runoff election on August 25 for the special election to complete Scott's congressional term. Neither candidate achieved a majority, requiring a runoff to determine the interim representative in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
- In New York, Mamdani endorsements yield congressional primary wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsements influenced several congressional primary victories, including first-time candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District and Claire Valdez ousting Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District. Brad Lander also won the 10th District primary against Dan Goldman with Mamdani's support.
- Mamdani-backed Darializa Avila Chevalier wins Democratic NYC primary – video
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a public defence investigator, defeated Adriano Espaillat in the 13th congressional district primary. Zohran Mamdani, New York mayor, endorsed Chevalier and two other candidates who won their primaries.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
New York's state primary features competitive Democratic congressional primary contests in multiple districts, with key endorsements from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shaping the races. The outcomes could influence the U.S. House control in November, particularly in districts like the 10th, 13th, 7th, and 17th where incumbents face challenges from primary contenders.
- Mamdani-backed candidates face turnout test as NYC early voting dips from 2025
Early voting in New York City's June primary dropped 55% compared to the 2025 mayoral primary when Mamdani won the Democratic nomination. Mamdani-backed candidates face a turnout test in competitive races, including the 7th and 13th Congressional Districts, as youth engagement declines but remains higher than typical primary electorates.
- Bernie Sanders-backed challenger takes on Thanedar in 13th District race
State Rep. Donavan McKinney, endorsed by Bernie Sanders, challenges Rep. Shri Thanedar in the 13th Congressional District primary. McKinney focuses on affordability issues, while Thanedar emphasizes constituent services and policy priorities like lowered costs and reproductive rights. Two other Democrats were disqualified, leaving McKinney as the main challenger.
- How to vote early in the NY primary election
New Yorkers are preparing to cast their first vote in the upcoming midterm election. The article highlights that Democrats could potentially shift the balance of power in Congress in November, with the 7th, 10th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts being highly contested races.