# U.S. House — District 13 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia U.S. House — District 13 stand — bio, prior offices, top donors, positions on DEI, LGBTQ+, abortion, and data centers, plus any scandals. Sourced. *Source: https://thegafiles.com/candidates/us-house-13.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # U.S. House — District 13 D ### 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. - $5,000.00 — 314 Action Fund (scientists in politics) - $5,000.00 — American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists PAC (healthcare) - $5,000.00 — Democracy Defense Fund (pro-democracy) - $4,500.00 — Vote Mama PAC (moms in politics) - $1,048.00 — Indivisible Action (progressive) - $1,000.00 — Friends 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 Clark](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6GA13070/) #### Where they stand Federal spending & debt A progressive who backs Democratic spending priorities and public investment — including in science and research — over austerity. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) · [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) Education A university lecturer who champions strong public-education and STEM funding. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Healthcare A microbiologist who backs expanding coverage, lowering costs, and evidence-based public-health policy. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Social Security reform Opposes cuts and supports protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Minimum Wage Supports raising the federal minimum wage. Source: [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) Homelessness Backs federal affordable-housing investment. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Veterans Affairs Supports strengthening VA care and benefits. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Immigration Supports a path to citizenship and protections for Dreamers. Source: [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) Gun Control Supports universal background checks and stronger gun-safety laws. Source: [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) Abortion Supports abortion rights and codifying Roe-era protections. Source: [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) LGBTQ+ A strong supporter of LGBTQ+ equality and the Equality Act. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) DEI Defends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as core to opportunity. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) Marijuana Supports federal marijuana decriminalization and reform. Source: [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) Data centers & AI A scientist who frames AI through evidence and guardrails — supporting research and innovation alongside protections against misuse. Source: [Jasmine Clark — campaign](https://www.jasmine4ga.com/) #### Scandals None documented. [GA Files fact sheet](https://thegafiles.com/JasmineClark.html) · [Ballotpedia — Jasmine Clark](https://ballotpedia.org/Jasmine_Clark) R ### Jonathan Chavez Republican nominee The Republican nominee in the solidly Democratic 13th District, which Jasmine Clark is heavily favored to win after the death of longtime Rep. David Scott. Public reporting on his platform is thin and he faces very long odds. #### Previously held - First-time congressional candidate #### Top contributors No active FEC fundraising on file — a nominal candidacy in a district that votes heavily Democratic. No donor data to report. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) #### Where they stand Federal spending & debt Runs on conservative fiscal values and spending restraint; has released little detailed policy. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Education Has not detailed an education platform. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Healthcare Has not detailed a healthcare plan. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Social Security reform Has not detailed a Social Security position. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Minimum Wage Has not detailed a minimum-wage position. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Homelessness Has not addressed housing or homelessness. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Veterans Affairs Has not detailed veterans policy. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Immigration Aligns broadly with party border positions. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Gun Control A Second Amendment supporter opposing new restrictions. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Abortion Aligns with the anti-abortion position of the GOP. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) LGBTQ+ Has not detailed LGBTQ+ positions. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) DEI Aligns with GOP opposition to DEI mandates. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Marijuana Has not staked out a marijuana position. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) Data centers & AI Has not addressed AI or data-center policy. Source: [Ballotpedia — GA-13, 2026](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia%27s_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026) #### Scandals None documented. [⬇ Share image](https://thegafiles.com/share/candidates/us-house-13.png) [⬇ Download for offline](https://thegafiles.com/candidates/us-house-13.offline.html) Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed from that reporting and reflect the candidate's stated positions; where a matter is an allegation or unresolved, that is noted, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Contributor figures are early/partial where the official itemized filings (Georgia Ethics Commission) are still being compiled. Corrections welcome via the contact link in the footer. Last updated 2026-06-17.