Former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair has won the special election to serve the rest of Rep. David Scott’s term in Georgia’s 13th District, NBC News projects, defeating the late congressman’s daughter.
\n\nBlair’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 got a majority of the vote.
\n\nIn Tuesday’s runoff, Blair led 53% to 47% with 92% of the expected vote tallied.
\n\nBlair supported a series of progressive policies, including a tax on households making over $50 million, “Medicare for All,” universal childcare and massive federal investments in clean energy synonymous with the Green New Deal push.
\n\nMarcye Scott tried to frame her campaign as an extension of her father’s legacy, saying she would “ensure the work already underway” advocating for the district continues.
\n\nDavid Scott died at age 80 on April 22 after more than two decades in Congress. He was previously the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
\n\nBlair’s stay in Washington won’t be long. State Rep. Jasmine Clark, who didn’t run in the special election, won…
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