Latest David Scott News

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's state primaries

May. 17, 2024 07:44 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters head back to the polls in Georgia on Tuesday, two months after helping Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump secure their parties' nominations for president. This time, voters will choose nominees for the U.S. House and the state legislature, as...

Critics question if longtime Democratic congressman from Georgia is too old for reelection

May. 02, 2024 01:10 AM EDT

CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep. David Scott faces multiple Democratic primary opponents in his quest for a 12th congressional term in a sharply reconfigured suburban Atlanta district. But with early voting underway ahead of the May 21 primary elections, the 78-year-old is ignoring challengers and...

Republican primary for open congressional seat tops 2024 Georgia elections

Mar. 08, 2024 18:11 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — At least one Democrat and one Republican are contesting each of Georgia's 14 congressional districts as candidate qualifying for the 2024 elections closed Friday, although some of candidates will face long odds in November, when none of Georgia's congressional districts are likely...

Congressional candidates jump onto ballot as qualifying begins for 2024 Georgia races

Mar. 04, 2024 18:07 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 2024 elections kicked into high gear Monday with the start of qualifying for state and federal offices. Dozens of candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties streamed to the state Capitol to sign papers and pay their qualifying fees, while those...