Voters in Georgia are deciding who will finish out the term of late Rep. David Scott, a Democrat who represented the state’s 13th congressional district. The special election is seen as a test of Democratic strength in the district, which is heavily blue.
Background
Rep. Scott’s death in April created a vacancy in the district, which encompasses the southern and eastern Atlanta suburbs of Stockbridge, Conyers, and Snellville. The general election ballot has already been decided, and Tuesday’s contest will determine who will serve out the remainder of Scott’s term.
Meanwhile, in South Dakota, Republicans are vying for the state’s governor’s seat in a runoff election. Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden is facing a challenge from self-made millionaire bitcoin investor Toby Doeden. The runoff is expected to be a classic establishment-versus-outsider race, with Rhoden heavily favored in the polls.
In Georgia, Democrats are expected to hold Scott’s seat in the fall by a wide margin. However, the special election has drawn several candidates, including Scott’s daughter, who is hoping to replace her late father in Congress.
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