Democrat Everton Blair defeats Rep. David Scott’s daughter in the special election for the late congressman’s seat

Former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair has won the special election to serve the remainder of Rep. David Scott’s term in Georgia’s 13th District, NBC News projects, defeating the late congressman’s daughter. Blair’s victory is an upset, as he trailed Marcye Scott during the first round of voting last month, 46% to 38%. The two advanced from a crowded all-party special primary election in July after no candidate received a majority of the vote. In Tuesday’s runoff election, Blair led 53% to 47% with 84% of the expected vote tallied.

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