Critics say Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia is too old and out of touch to serve a 12th congressional term, though Scott appears undeterred.
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 trying to glide to renomination. Attacks on Scott are in some ways a microcosm of Democrats' concerns about President Joe Biden, including claims that he's too old and that he's disconnected from young voters.
It’s the kind of thing that is talked about among insiders, among politicos,' Gillespie said. 'I don’t know how well that’s actually sort of been disseminated outside.' Many voters are still figuring out what district they now live in. After a judge overturned Georgia's previous congressional map as racially discriminatory, he approved a new Republican-drawn map with big shifts.
Other Democratic challengers are Rashid Malik, who wants the U.S. government to do more to end the Israel-Hamas War, and Uloma Kama, a physician and public health advocate. A runoff would be held June 18 if no one wins a majority on May 21. The victor will face the winner of the Republican primary, either Jonathan Chavez or Johsie Cruz Fletcher, in November. Scott hasn’t replied to requests for an interview.
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