Doctor in microbiology, molecular genetics announces Georgia congressional bid

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Some things in life are certain. Death, taxes… and David Scott getting a primary challenge from within his own party.

On Monday, state Rep. Jasmine Clark, a Democrat who has represented her Lilburn district under the Gold Dome since 2019, announced she will challenge Scott for the 13th Congressional District seat he has held since 2003.

The 13th district covers parts of Gwinnett, DeKalb, Henry, Clayton, Rockdale and Newton counties.

Clark is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and earned her PhD in microbiology and molecular genetics from Emory University and completed a postdoctoral project in HIV research.

This past November, Scott was elected to his 11th term in Congress. In the 2024 Democratic primary, he defeated six other Democrats en route to his party’s nomination.

In 2020 and 2022, Scott bested three Democrats in his party’s primaries.

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