Three Democrats jump in primary against U.S. Rep. David Scott

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U.S. Representative David Scott will face three primary challengers in 2026.

Three Democrats have announced that they will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott for his 13th Congressional District seat in 2026. 

State Rep. Jasmine Clark announced that she will seek Scott’s seat Monday and Everton Blair held his first campaign rally over the weekend. State Sen. Emmanuel Jones declared his candidacy earlier this year.

Democratic strategist Fred Hicks says challengers should be prepared to explain how they will represent constituents better than Scott, a Democrat who has held the suburban Atlanta seat for over two decades.

“If Democrats are in a minority, what you going do different?" Hicks said. "You're gonna talk about a lot of things but what can you actually do if we do not take back the House next? So, in other words: Why should I fire David Scott and why should I hire you? And I don't know that there is a solid answer other than 'You'll see me in the district more.'”

Scott is no stranger to primary challenges. He faced six challengers in 2024, and cleared the primary without a runoff. 

At 79, Scott is the oldest Democrat in Georgia’s congressional delegation. He has represented his district since 2003.