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Democrat
Joe Lester
GA-13 Democratic nominee?
$22.9K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDentist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundDentist
EducationFort Valley State University
Notable personal detailsJoe Nathan Lester is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a dentist (DDS) based in the Conyers area and has described more than 40 years of dental practice and community service, including opening a dental practice in Conyers in 1990. He is a graduate of Fort Valley State University and earned his dental degree from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry (1984).
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fec.govjoenlesterforcongress.comgpb.orgpollingsource.comajc.compolymarket.comtransparencyusa.orgaudacy.comthedailybs.comelectionline.orgoctagonai.copoliticalcandidatedirectory.comen.wikipedia.orgdocquery.fec.govdekalbcountyga.govgeorgiahistory.commontgomerycountypa.govarxiv.orgnewtoncountyga.govgapundit.comtheperspicaciousconservative.comthecurrentga.orgdlg.usg.edupolitics1.comreddit.comcongress.govlatinodecisions.comubisoft.comepdf.pubgist.github.compbs.orgrulers.orgapnews.comlegislation.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgdonate.ballotpedia.orgjustfacts.votesmart.orgcba.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orgstatic.votesmart.orgballotready.orgdavidscott.house.govhistory.house.govhouse.govdemocrats-cha.house.govdemocrats.house.govoversight.house.govclerk.house.gov
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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Joe Lester is in the news because the death of Rep. David Scott has upended the race in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. Scott’s death creates a vacancy and leaves the Democratic nomination contest and any replacement process uncertain. Officials will also need to schedule a special election to fill the rest of Scott’s current term.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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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