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Everton Blair is the Voice of a New Generation of Bold Southern Leadership.  Everton is a servant leader with big ideas and a record of getting things done. He knows what it takes to stand up against bullies and deliver real progress...because he's done it.

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Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Georgia, Dr. Everton Blair Jr. is an educator, lifelong resident of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, and a proud son of Jamaican immigrants who built their lives on faith, hard work, and community.

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong>Our immigration system is broken, and Trump’s cruel and inhumane immigration agenda made it worse.</strong> We need a well-resourced, transparent, and efficient immigration system that prioritizes due process and human dignity.</span></p>

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<p>As <strong>Georgia's first LGBTQ+ member of Congress </strong>and the first openly Black gay member of Congress from the South, I will be a strong fighter for LGBTQ+ rights. Identity should never be a barrier to respect, love, healthcare, or opportunity.</p>

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<h4>Atlanta City Council Members Endorse Dr. Everton Blair for Congress</h4>

<p><strong>Elected officials are elected by and for the people, not billionaires and corporate donors. </strong>We must fight to protect the sacred right to vote and get big money out of politics.</p>

<h2>Free &amp; Fair Elections</h2>

Everton Blair, former chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, announces his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District today. A lifelong resident of the redrawn district, Everton will bring new energy to Congress and be more visible and accessible to the people of the district.

Everton Blair Announces Candidacy for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Everton Blair, former chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Education,<strong> </strong>announces his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District today.</span></p>

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<h4>Everton Blair Announces Candidacy for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District</h4>

<h4>Everton Blair running for David Scott’s 13th Congressional District seat</h4>

<p><strong>In Congress, I would fight for comprehensive, common sense gun reform. </strong>As an educator, I saw the fear and trauma that gun violence inflicts on our children. We must treat gun violence as the public health crisis that it is.</p>

<h2>Gun Violence</h2>

<p>The Everton Blair for Congress campaign today announced commanding <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">fourth-quarter fundraising results</strong></span>, raising $120,943.12 in Q4 and reporting $463,087.28 in total cycle contributions, out-raising every candidate in this race and leading the entire field in contributions for the cycle.</p>

<h4>For the Third Quarter in a Row Everton Blair Outpaces the Entire GA-13 Field in Contributions</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">As a lifelong student and educator, I believe </span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>strong schools are the bedrock for strong communities.</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> Every child should have access to quality education and career pathways no matter their zip code.</span></p>

<h2>Education</h2>

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<p>Technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain have real potential to make government more transparent, classrooms more effective, and everyday life more affordable. <strong>But only if we write the rules and regulations that work for working people.</strong></p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>I will be a fierce defender of reproductive freedom. </strong></span>The health and bodily autonomy of every American is under a coordinated, authoritarian attack. We must do what we should have done long ago: codify reproductive rights.</p>

<h2>Reproductive Freedom</h2>

<h4>Statement from Dr. Everton Blair on the Passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13)</h4>

<p><strong>Workers and unions are the the backbone of our economy. </strong>Every worker deserves a living wage, the freedom to organize, and a safe work environment. I will fight for expanded paid family leave, living wages, job training, workplace safety, and the right to organize.</p>

<h2>Worker's Rights</h2>

<h4>Dekalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston Endorses Dr. Everton Blair for Congress</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">GWINNETT COUNTY, GA</strong></span> – Ron McKenzie, an attorney and business strategist, announced today that he is <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">suspending his campaign for Congress and endorsing Dr. Everton Blair for Congress in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District (GA-13)</strong></span>, citing the high stakes of the election and the need for experienced, strategic representation.</p>

<h4>Ron McKenzie Suspends Campaign and Endorses Dr. Everton Blair </h4>

<h4>Local Gwinnett Leaders Endorse Everton Blair for Congress in Georgia’s 13th District</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">No one should have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for their loved ones.</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> I will fight for an affordable care economy that supports families and care workers at every stage of life.</span></p>

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<h4>Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Endorses Dr. Everton Blair for Congress</h4>

Everton Blair Raises Over $227K in Q2 for Bid for U.S. Congress — No Corporate PAC Money Accepted

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">“Every dollar we raised came from individuals who believe it’s time to put working people ahead of wealthy corporations and special interests,"</span><strong> </strong>said Everton Blair. “Folks know that Change Can’t Wait."</p>

<h4>Everton Blair Raises Over $227K in Q2 for Bid for U.S. Congress — No Corporate PAC Money Accepted</h4>

<h4>Young Democratic primary challengers seek to oust longtime House members</h4>

Everton Blair to March with 100,000+ at Atlanta Pride Parade as GA-13 Frontrunner

<p>Blair’s participation in Atlanta Pride builds on the momentum of his campaign following the <strong>endorsement of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund</strong> — the largest national organization to endorse a candidate in the GA-13 race.</p>

<h4>Everton Blair to March with 100,000+ at Atlanta Pride Parade as GA-13 Frontrunner</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">The Advocate </strong></span>profiled Dr. Blair’s groundbreaking campaign, highlighting his potential to become the first Black openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South.</p><p>The piece detailed his education reform record, his endorsement by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, his call for stronger Democratic resistance to the Trump administration, and the growing momentum of his candidacy, including the endorsement of former rival Ron McKenzie, who suspended his own campaign to back Blair.</p>

<h4>Georgia Education Champion Could Be First Black Out Gay Man to Represent the South in Congress</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">GWINNETT COUNTY, GA</strong></span> – Bonner, <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">a former Georgia 13th candidate</strong></span>, announced today that he is <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">endorsing Dr. Everton Blair for Congress</strong> </span>in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District (GA-13).</p><p>Bonner quietly paused his candidacy during the summer upon his father’s tragic passing. He was urged to continue his pursuit of public service and recently launched a campaign for Georgia House District 68.</p>

<h4>Former GA-13 Candidate Jonathan Bonner Endorses Everton Blair</h4>

<p>In an exclusive interview with The <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Quintessential Gentleman</strong></span>, Dr. Blair laid out a comprehensive vision for the 13th District — centering the kitchen-table economic realities of working families, the need for a congressional office that serves as a daily convener connecting constituents with capital and opportunity, and his track record of delivering results as Gwinnett County School Board Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<h4>Why Dr. Everton Blair Is Running for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">ATLANTA, GA</strong></span> – On the first day of Georgia’s 2026 qualifying period, <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Dr. Everton Blair officially qualified for Congress in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District</strong></span>, marking a major milestone for a campaign building clear momentum and a strong contrast in one of Georgia’s most closely watched races.</p>

<h4>Dr. Everton Blair Qualifies for Congress on First Day of Georgia's 2026 Qualifying Period<br></h4>

<h4>New challenger to 12-term Democrat calls on 'next generation to step up'</h4>

<h4>Everton Blair for Congress Post Strong Q4, Raised Over $500,000 for the Cycle</h4>

<h4>Young Black Democratic candidates seek to bring new blood to Congress in era of Trump resistance</h4>

<h4>Everton Blair Unveils “Because Change Can’t Wait: Blair’s Black Economic Agenda for GA-13”</h4>

<p><strong>The climate crisis isn't just a future threat, it’s already here.</strong> I’ll fight for a transition to a green economy that prioritizes the health and pockets of working families over corporate profits.</p>

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<p>"I truly believe in experienced leadership. Our long-serving elected officials have fought battles, built relationships and helped move communities forward.</p><p>But leadership is not only about holding power; it’s also about handing it off well."</p>

<h4>Politicians should pass the torch to the next generation, not cling to power"</h4>

<h4>80-Year-Old Swing State Democrat Didn’t Vote in Past Six Elections</h4>

<p><strong>Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. </strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>It's time for Medicare for All.</strong></span> No one in the world’s wealthiest nation should have to choose between life-saving medical care and keeping a roof over their head.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>The cost of living is too high.</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> We must tackle the systems enabling the greed and corruption that has made life unaffordable. I will fight for an economic agenda that puts people over profit.</span></p>

<h2>Economy</h2>

Everton Blair Outraises GA-13 Primary Field in Q2, Establishing Front-Runner Status in Crowded Race

<p>Everton Blair, Democratic candidate for Georgia’s 13th Congressional district, <strong>ended Q2 with over $227k </strong>raised, outpacing the Democratic incumbent Rep. David Scott and all other primary challengers...</p>

<h4>Everton Blair Outraises GA-13 Primary Field in Q2, Establishing Front-Runner Status in Crowded Race</h4>

<h4>Former Gwinnett school board chair jumps in race to challenge 12-term Rep. David Scott</h4>

<h4>Young Dem candidate eyes David Scott ouster</h4>

<p><strong>You deserve a home you can afford. </strong>We must fight to crack down on predatory lending, support renter protections, and make it easier for first-time homebuyers to buy and keep homes.</p>

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<p>In an in-depth economic policy interview, <strong>The Black Wall Street Times</strong> spotlighted Blair’s people-centered economic agenda, including his call for a $20 federal minimum wage indexed to inflation, stronger regulation of corporate landlords buying up single-family homes, federal down payment assistance for first-time home buyers, and direct investment in Black-owned businesses to close the racial wealth gap.</p>

<h4>Everton Blair Says It’s Time for New, Younger Leadership in Georgia’s 13th</h4>

<h4>Mayor of Birmingham, AL Randall Woodfin Endorses Dr. Everton Blair for Congress</h4>

Everton Blair is a serious and proven leader.  He is running for Congress because we need new leadership in Washington that will show up for us and deliver.

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