Everton Blair
Coverage of Everton Blair in the Nexus archive.
- Battle to replace late House Dem goes to overtime after daughter failed to clinch seat
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.
- Battle to replace late House Dem goes to overtime after daughter failed to clinch seat
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.
- Special election to fill late Georgia congressman’s seat advances to an August runoff
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.
- Democrat Everton Blair advances to a special general election for U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District
Everton Blair advances to a special general election for U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. The AP reports this development without additional context.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election
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.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
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.
- Late Georgia congressman’s daughter among those competing to finish his term
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.