David Scott

In the 2024 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) defeated Jonathan Chavez (R) 71.8% to 28.2%. David Scott received 256,902 votes compared to 100,730 for Jonathan Chavez, a dominant 43.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) defeated Caesar Gonzales (R) 81.8% to 18.2%. David Scott received 216,388 votes compared to 48,228 for Caesar Gonzales, a dominant 63.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, David Scott won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Biden was in office). The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) won with 77.4% of the vote, defeating Becky E. Hites (R) who received 22.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. David Scott's 54.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) defeated David Callahan (R) 76.2% to 23.8%. David Scott received 223,157 votes compared to 69,760 for David Callahan, a dominant 52.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, David Scott benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Republican in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2016 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) ran unopposed and received 252,833 votes. Running without a challenger is rare and usually indicates either a safe party stronghold or that the opposition could not field a candidate.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2016 House race for GA-08, Austin Scott (R) defeated James Neal Harris (D) 67.6% to 32.4%. Austin Scott received 173,983 votes compared to 83,225 for James Neal Harris, a dominant 35.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Austin Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for GA-08, Austin Scott (R) ran unopposed and received 129,938 votes. Running without a challenger is rare and usually indicates either a safe party stronghold or that the opposition could not field a candidate.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Austin Scott benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2014 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) ran unopposed and received 159,445 votes. Running without a challenger is rare and usually indicates either a safe party stronghold or that the opposition could not field a candidate.

As the incumbent, David Scott benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, David Scott won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Obama was in office).

In the 2012 House race for GA-13, David Scott (D) defeated S. Malik (R) 71.7% to 28.3%. David Scott received 201,988 votes compared to 79,550 for S. Malik, a dominant 43.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.