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Scott, Blair II Advance to Georgia 13th Runoff

7/29/2026

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Marcye Scott (daughter of the late Rep. David Scott) and Everton Blair II (Gwinnett County School Board chair) advanced to a runoff for Georgia’s 13th District after no candidate secured a majority.
Marcye Scott earned 48.01 percent while Everton Blair II received 35.59 percent in the primary.
The runoff on Aug. 25, 2026 will decide the seat, which observers say could affect the narrow Republican House majority in a district spanning six Atlanta-metro counties.

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Story summary

Marcye Scott (daughter of the late Rep. David Scott) and Everton Blair II (Gwinnett County School Board chair) advanced to a runoff for Georgia’s 13th District after no candidate secured a majority.
Marcye Scott earned 48.01 percent while Everton Blair II received 35.59 percent in the primary.
The runoff on Aug. 25, 2026 will decide the seat, which observers say could affect the narrow Republican House majority in a district spanning six Atlanta-metro counties.