Georgia's 13th Congressional District is set to elect a new representative in a special election today, marking a significant shift in the traditionally Democratic stronghold. The seat has been vacant since the passing of Rep. David Scott in April, and for the first time in nearly two decades, the district is up for grabs. Scott's daughter, Marcye Scott, is one of the contenders vying for her father's seat, but she faces strong competition from other Democratic and Republican candidates. As the district has been reliably blue since 2002, the outcome of this election is being closely watched to see if it will remain a Democratic stronghold or if the Republican Party can make a breakthrough in the area.
Voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District are at the polls Tuesday for a special election to fill late Rep. David Scott's (D) seat. Scott passed away in April at age 80, leaving the seat in the blue stronghold open for the first time since 2002. The late Georgia Democrat's daughter Marcye Scott is competing to...
