Georgia’s 13th District Holds Special Election Amidst Shifting House Power Dynamics
A special election is being held in Georgia's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott. Six candidates, four Democrats and two Republicans, are competing. The outcome could impact the…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 27, 2026 —
A special election is underway Tuesday in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the death of U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democrat. The outcome of this race could potentially influence the balance of power in the closely divided U.S. House of Representatives.
Six candidates are vying for the seat. The field includes four Democrats and two Republicans. The specific names of the candidates were not provided in the available information.
The election’s structure includes a provision for a potential runoff. If no single candidate garners a majority of the votes cast on Tuesday, the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will proceed to a runoff election. This runoff is scheduled to take place on August 25th.
The individual who ultimately wins the special election will serve the remainder of the current term for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. Further details regarding the specific impact on the House’s balance of power or the district’s historical political leanings were not provided.
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