Multi-source·Aug 26, 2026·2 sources analyzed
Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill House Seat in Georgia
Everton Blair Jr. has won a special election to fill the House seat previously held by David Scott. He will serve until January but will not run for a full term. (sources: nytimes, nbcnews)
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Modern Action Briefing
Blair has been projected as the winner of the runoff election for Georgia's 13th District. He will complete the term of Scott, who passed away in April.
- Blair will serve in the House until January.
- David Scott held the seat before his death in April.
- Blair is not running for the next full term in the district.
Why it matters
This election fills a vacancy in a district that has historically leaned Democratic.