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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade

Georgia voters hold special runoff election for 13th Congressional District seat

Residents of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will vote in a special runoff election on Tuesday to select a new representative. This election follows the vacancy created by the death of U.S. Representative David Scott on April 22.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this election determines who will represent the 13th in the U.S. House of Representatives for the remainder of the current term.

Key Facts

  • A special runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
  • The election is being held to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. Representative David Scott.
  • David Scott passed away on April 22.

Who's Mentioned

personMarcye Scott“Candidate for the 13th District seat; daughter of the late David Scott.”personKamala Harris“Former Vice President.”personJasmine Clark“State Representative and winner of the Democratic primary for the next full term”personJonathan Chavez“Republican candidate for the next full term.”personBrian Kemp“Governor of Georgia.”locationGeorgia's 13th Congressional District“The district holding the special election.”location13th Congressional District“The district holding the special election.”personEverton Blair“Candidate for the 13th District seat; former Gwinnett County School Board Chair.”personDavid Scott“Late U.S. Representative whose death necessitated the special election.”personDonald Trump“Former President.”