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July 29, 2026
Marcye Scott and Everton Blair Advance to Runoff in Georgia Special Election
- Marcye Scott received 47.5% of the vote, while Everton Blair secured 36.1%.
- The runoff will take place on August 25, 2023, to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. David Scott's death in April.
- The winner will serve the remaining weeks of the late Congressman Scott's term, while a separate election for a full two-year term is set for November 3.
3 Sources
- Two Democrats advance to a runoff in the Georgia special election to succeed late Rep. David ScottJul 29, 2026 at 12:37 AM · NBC
- Daughter of late House Dem forced into runoff after falling short in special electionJul 29, 2026 at 12:51 AM · Fox News
- Special election for Scott's House seat in Georgia heads to runoffJul 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM · The Hill