In a special election runoff held on Tuesday, voters in Georgia selected former Gwinnett School Board Chair Everton Blair to fill the vacant seat left by the late Representative David Scott. Blair secured the victory over Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late congressman, who had previously led the field in the initial round of voting.

The race was held to determine who would serve the remainder of the current congressional term. While Marcye Scott entered the runoff with momentum after a strong performance in the primary, Blair successfully closed the gap to win the seat. The transition marks a change in representation for the district as it moves toward the next legislative cycle. Election analysts noted that the runoff saw a shift in voter support compared to the initial contest, ultimately favoring Blair’s platform over that of the late representative's daughter. The results were confirmed by Decision Desk HQ shortly after polls closed on Tuesday evening.