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Two Democratic candidates, Marcye Scott and Everton Blair, advanced to a runoff election to fill the Georgia 13th Congressional District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. David Scott. The winner will face a general election in November, with neither candidate securing a majority in the initial vote. A third Republican candidate, Caesar Gonzales, did not advance.

Two Democratic candidates, Marcye Scott and Everton Blair, advanced to a runoff election to fill the Georgia 13th Congressional District seat left by the late Rep. David Scott. Neither candidate secured 51% of the vote, forcing a runoff on August 25. A third Republican candidate, Caesar Gonzales, did not advance, receiving 8.7% of the vote.

A special election runoff for Georgia's 13th Congressional District will occur on August 25 between Everton Blair and Marcye Scott. Scott, daughter of the late Congressman David Scott, led with 46% of the vote in unofficial results, while Blair secured 37%. State Rep. Jasmine Clark, who won the May primary, is expected to win the November general election for a full term.

The special election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott’s term in the House is headed to a runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ. None of the five candidates scored more than 50% of the vote, pushing the top two finishers, Marcye Scott and a Gwinnett candidate, to a runoff.

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.

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.

Two Democrats have advanced to a runoff in Georgia's special election to replace Rep. David Scott. The election aims to fill the vacancy left by Scott.

Polls closed in Georgia for a special election to fill Rep. David Scott’s vacant district following his death, while South Dakota held a gubernatorial runoff between incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden and bitcoin investor Toby Doeden. The Georgia race focuses on completing Scott’s term in a blue district, and the South Dakota runoff is seen as a contest between establishment and outsider candidates.

Six candidates will compete in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott. The election could influence the U.S. House balance, with a runoff possible if no candidate secures a majority. The district is heavily Democratic, and the winner will serve the remaining months of Scott’s term.

Six candidates in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will compete in a special election Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died in April.

Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will hold a special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott, with six candidates competing on the same ballot. The winner will serve the remaining months of Scott’s term, and the election could influence the U.S. House’s balance of power. If no candidate secures a majority, the top two will face a runoff on August 25.

Younger Democrats in Congress and local governments are advocating for committee leadership term limits, criticizing what they call a Democratic 'gerontocracy.' The push follows challenges to senior leaders like Rep. David Scott, who led the House Agriculture Committee, and faces resistance from groups like the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus. Some Democrats support the idea amid broader discussions about age and turnover in the party.

Marcye Scott, daughter of deceased Congressman David Scott, is a candidate in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to complete his term. The election includes three Democrats and two Republicans, with one disqualified candidate still listed on the ballot. The winner will serve until January.

Netflix's 'Worst Neighbor Ever' explores a neighborly dispute that turned violent, focusing on David Scott. The article highlights how such conflicts can escalate into serious incidents.

Georgia's election system, which uses QR codes on ballots, will be banned after July 1. Lawmakers are convening a special session to address the issue, as conflicting guidance from officials and a lack of replacement method threaten upcoming elections. A special election for a U.S. House seat is scheduled for the same month.

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), announced she will run in the special election to fill her father's Georgia House seat. David Scott, who served over two decades in Congress, died this month. The race will seek to succeed him in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) became the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office, continuing a recent upward trend in legislative deaths. The article highlights concerns about the aging body of Congress.

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) became the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office, raising concerns about an aging legislative body and a rising trend in member deaths. The current session, from January 2025 to January 2027, is on track to surpass recent congressional death records.

A Florida woman, Susan Avalon, is accused of killing two ex-lovers on the same day. Police discovered her connection to the murders when she ambiguously asked 'Which one?' after being questioned about one victim. Prosecutors seek the death penalty for the alleged cold-blooded, premeditated killings.

The death of Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) at 80 has intensified Democratic concerns about aging leadership and its impact on party votes. Colleagues criticize the 'liability problem' of older lawmakers, citing Scott's health struggles and primary challenges from younger candidates. His death reduces Democratic representation amid a tight House majority and recent resignations.

Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for over two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.

David Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democrat who represented Atlanta’s southern suburbs since 2003, has died at age 80. His health had raised concerns in recent years, leading to calls for his retirement, and he had not spoken in the House of Representatives in two years.

Rep. David Scott, a U.S. Representative, has died at the age of 80. The announcement confirms his passing without additional details.

Rep. David Scott, a Democratic congressman from Georgia who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over two decades, has died at age 80, according to a source cited by CBS News.

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, died at age 80 while seeking his 13th term. He faced primary challenges and declining health, and his death slightly widens Republicans' House majority.

U.S. Rep. David Scott, who served Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has passed away at the age of 80. A long-serving member of Congress, Scott was a prominent figure in Georgia politics.

Georgia Democratic Representative David Scott passed away at the age of 80. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 23 years.

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for over two decades, has died at 80. He was first elected in 2002 and became the first Black lawmaker to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2021.

U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003 and previously as a Georgia state senator and representative.

U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia’s 13th district since 2003 and previously held state legislative roles from 1975 to 2003. The cause of death remains undisclosed.

Rep. David Scott, a Democratic representative from Georgia, has died at the age of 80. The article references his participation in a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., in 2021.

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a longtime Democratic congressman who served in Congress for over 20 years, has died at age 80. His death was confirmed by a senior House Democrat and first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.