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Events / Political / Georgia 13th District Special Runoff
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Georgia 13th District Special Runoff

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Market Impact

This special election has minimal direct market impact, as it affects only the balance of power in the U.S. House for a few months. However, it could influence legislative dynamics and market expectations regarding policy gridlock.

Government
Event Summary

A special election runoff is being held in United States — Georgia s 13th congressional district to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott on April 22. The runoff between two Democrats, 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia and 2026 Georgia s 13th congressional district special election, will further reduce the already thin Republican majority in the U.S. House. The winner will serve out the remainder of Scott's term, which ends in January 2027. Neither candidate is running for the full term in November, where Democrat Jasmine Clark will face Republican Jonathan Chávez. The district is heavily Democratic, and turnout is expected to be low.

Key Actions
50 David Scott died
40 Jasmine Clark won primary
30 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia ran for
30 Brian Kemp called special session United States — Georgia (U.S. state)
Entities Involved
govactor
United States — Georgia s 13th congressional district
The district is the subject of the special election, which will determine its representation in Congress for the remainder of the term.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
per
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia
He is one of the two candidates in the runoff, seeking to fill the vacant seat.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
per
2026 Georgia s 13th congressional district special election
She is the other candidate in the runoff, the daughter of the late congressman.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
polparty
United States — Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is contesting the seat, and a win would further reduce the Republican majority in the House.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
polparty
United States — Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party's majority in the House is at stake, as the seat is expected to be won by a Democrat.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
govactor
United States — United States House of Representatives
The House's partisan balance is affected by the outcome of this special election.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
per
David Scott
His death created the vacancy that triggered the special election.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
per
Jasmine Clark
She won the Democratic primary for the full term and will face Republican Jonathan Chávez in November.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — Gwinnett County, Georgia
The county holds the largest share of the district's voters and is a key battleground in the runoff.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Jonathan Chávez
He is the Republican nominee for the full term, running against Jasmine Clark.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
loc
United States — Georgia (U.S. state)
The state is hosting the special election and has relevant election laws and procedures.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Brian Kemp
As governor, he called a special session for redistricting, which did not take up the matter.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
loc
United States — Clayton County, Georgia
One of the six counties in the district, contributing to the vote.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
loc
United States — DeKalb County, Georgia
One of the six counties in the district, contributing to the vote.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
loc
United States — Henry County, Georgia
One of the six counties in the district, contributing to the vote.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
United States — Democratic Party (United States) related ↔ United States — Republican Party (United States)
United States — Democratic Party (United States) related ↔ United States — United States House of Representatives
United States — Republican Party (United States) related ↔ United States — United States House of Representatives
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