Everton Blair won the special election for Georgia's 13th Congressional District to serve the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott's term [1].
The victory settles a high-profile contest to represent a key Atlanta-area district following the death of a long-serving congressman. The result marks a shift in leadership for the district as it transitions from the legacy of the Scott family to a former local official.
Blair, a former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman, secured the win in a runoff election held on July 28, 2026 [1, 4]. He defeated Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Rep. David Scott [2]. The special election originally featured five candidates [5].
The vacancy was created after Rep. David Scott died in April 2026 [5]. The process to fill the seat required a special election to ensure the district maintained representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Blair's campaign focused on his experience in local governance. By winning the runoff, he now enters Congress to represent the diverse interests of the 13th District, a region known for its significant influence in Georgia politics.
Marcye Scott had advanced to the runoff after the initial round of voting [4]. However, the final tally projected by NBC News confirmed Blair as the winner [1].
“Everton Blair won the special election for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.”
The election of Everton Blair represents a break from political dynastic succession in Georgia's 13th District. While Marcye Scott sought to continue her father's legacy, the voters opted for a candidate with a background in county-level educational administration. This transition suggests a preference for local administrative experience over familial political ties in the current electoral climate of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
