Jasmine Clark
Democratic nominee (open seat)A state representative (GA House District 108 since 2019), microbiologist, and Emory University lecturer who won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died in April 2026. She campaigns on bringing science and evidence to Congress and is heavily favored in the solidly Democratic metro-Atlanta district.
Previously held
- Georgia House of Representatives, HD-108 (2019–present)
- Microbiologist; lecturer, Emory University
- Founder, Georgia Future Caucus
Top contributors
Raised about $1.19 million — overwhelmingly individual and small-dollar money, plus modest PAC support from science, women-in-politics, and pro-democracy groups that reflect her background. Filed with the FEC.
- $5,000.00314 Action Fund (scientists in politics)
- $5,000.00American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists PAC (healthcare)
- $5,000.00Democracy Defense Fund (pro-democracy)
- $4,500.00Vote Mama PAC (moms in politics)
- $1,048.00Indivisible Action (progressive)
- $1,000.00Friends of Becky Evans (candidate cmte)
$1,187,429 raised · $142,639 cash on hand — as of Apr 29, 2026 (FEC latest filing).
Source: FEC — Jasmine ClarkWhere they stand
A progressive who backs Democratic spending priorities and public investment — including in science and research — over austerity.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaign · Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkA university lecturer who champions strong public-education and STEM funding.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignA microbiologist who backs expanding coverage, lowering costs, and evidence-based public-health policy.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignOpposes cuts and supports protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignSupports raising the federal minimum wage.
Source: Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkBacks federal affordable-housing investment.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignSupports strengthening VA care and benefits.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignSupports a path to citizenship and protections for Dreamers.
Source: Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkSupports universal background checks and stronger gun-safety laws.
Source: Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkSupports abortion rights and codifying Roe-era protections.
Source: Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkA strong supporter of LGBTQ+ equality and the Equality Act.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignDefends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as core to opportunity.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignSupports federal marijuana decriminalization and reform.
Source: Ballotpedia — Jasmine ClarkA scientist who frames AI through evidence and guardrails — supporting research and innovation alongside protections against misuse.
Source: Jasmine Clark — campaignScandals
None documented.
