Polls Close in Georgia for Special Election to Fill Congressional Vacancy

Polls closed in Georgia as voters participated in a special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. David Scott in April. Scott, who represented a heavily Democratic district in the Atlanta suburbs, passed away at age 80. The election will determine who completes the remainder of Scott's term. In South Dakota, a gubernatorial runoff is also taking place between incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden and challenger Toby Doeden. Rhoden, who assumed office after former Gov. Kristi Noem was appointed to a federal position, is favored to win, although Doeden aims for an upset. The results of both elections are significant, with Georgia Democrats expected to maintain Scott's seat in the upcoming November election. Candidates include Scott's daughter, who aims to continue her father's legacy, and former Mississippi judge Carlos Moore, who has criticized Scott's tenure. The winner of the special election will serve until January.