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Georgia's 13th District special-election runoff is August 25

Georgia's official special-election call scheduled an August 25 runoff for the District 13 vacancy when no candidate wins a majority. The district covers Rockdale County and portions of Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, and Newton counties.

Topic: Elections
Place: Rockdale and parts of Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, and Newton counties
Reviewed: July 31, 2026

Reviewed July 31, 2026; check again by August 25, 2026. Check the linked source for later developments.

Why it matters

Voters must distinguish the special runoff for the remainder of the current term from the separate November election for the next full congressional term.

What to watch next

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Responsible source

Georgia Secretary of State

Official election call. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.

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