Jonathan Chavez
Coverage of Jonathan Chavez 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.
- 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.
- Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs
Georgia voters selected Jasmine Clark as the likely next congresswoman for the 13th district and advanced other candidates to runoffs. Four congressional seats in Georgia will have new occupants next year due to three members stepping down and one death.