Source: Fox News
Summary
Marcyce Scott and Everton Blair, two Democratic candidates, advanced to a runoff election for the seat left by the late Rep. David Scott, D-Ga. The winner will add another Democratic seat in the House of Representatives, where Republicans hold 218 seats and Democrats control 212. The runoff will take place on August 25. A third candidate, Caesar Gonzales, a Republican, did not advance, receiving only 8.7% of the vote.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process of filling the seat left by Rep. David Scott has entered a familiar phase. The daughter of the late representative, Marcye Scott, and Everton Blair will face off in a runoff election. The winner will add another Democratic seat in the House of Representatives, a slight shift in the balance of power. The runoff will take place on August 25, a date that will determine the next representative of the Peach State’s 13th Congressional District. The outcome will also put pressure on Republicans to remain united on party-line legislation.
Author: Evan Null
