The Last Historic Candidate: 'First Black Openly Gay Man in the South' Wins Special Election
But the reaction of Americans shows there is really nothing "special" about it.The election to replace Democrat 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%. Are we finally at the end of "historic" candidates?Americans have identity politics fatigue.
- ▪But the reaction of Americans shows there is really nothing "special" about it.The election to replace Democrat 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%.
- ▪Are we finally at the end of "historic" candidates?Americans have identity politics fatigue.
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The Last Historic Candidate: 'First Black Openly Gay Man in the South' Wins Special Election Kyle Becker Follow @kylenabecker Aug 25, 2026 10:23 PM 10:23 PM on August 25, 2026 Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-728x90_1"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-728x90_1"]]) }); AP Photo/Charlotte Kramon The final boss of "historic" candidates just won a special election in Georgia. But the reaction of Americans shows there is really nothing "special" about it.The election to replace Democrat Rep.
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