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Democrat
Joe Lester
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
Democrat
GA-13 Democratic nominee?
$22.9K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Joe Lester is trading at 1% to win the GA-13 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleDentist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundDentist
EducationFort Valley State University (attended)
Notable personal detailsJoe Nathan Lester is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a dentist in Conyers, Georgia, and has operated a dental practice there since 1990. He earned a dental degree from Meharry Medical College in 1984 and is an alumnus of Fort Valley State University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting Medicare and Medicaid, capping prescription drug prices, expanding access to home health services, and directing federal health dollars toward clinics in underserved areas. Emphasizes using federal resources to improve access to care and support seniors and working families.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Joe Lester is in the news because he is part of the crowded Democratic race in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which was reshaped by the death of Rep. David Scott. The district now has both a primary for the next full term and a separate special election to fill the remainder of Scott’s current term. The Democratic nomination is still unsettled, and a runoff may be needed if no candidate wins outright.
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Articles
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution5 months ago
District 13 primary candidates race to redefine themselves
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SMSavannah Morning News5 months ago
Special election to replace David Scott called. His daughter will run
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F4FOX 4 News5 months ago
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
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L5Live 5 News WCSC5 months ago
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$54.5K
$40.9K
$27.3K
$13.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$54.5K
$0.00
$54.5K
$3.2K
Source: FEC
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