Marcus Flowers
Marcus Flowers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Biography
Marcus Flowers was born in Troy, Alabama. Flowers served in the United States Army from 1994 to 2003.[1] His career experience includes working as a contractor and official with the State Department and Department of Defense.[1][2]
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the May 21 Democratic primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional District as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Incumbent David Scott (D) defeated six challengers in the Democratic primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional District on May 21, 2024. Scott and Marcus Flowers (D) led in local media attention ahead of the primary. Scott won with 57.8% of the vote, followed by Mark Baker (D) with 11.6% and Flowers with 9.9%.
First elected in 2002, Scott faced primary challenges in 2020 and 2022, winning 52.2% of the vote in 2020 and 65.7% in 2022. Scott's last primary challenge before 2020 took place in 2014. According to Politico, Scott "is gearing up for a reelection campaign some of his fellow Democrats had hoped he wouldn’t pursue," in light of what Politico described as Scott's colleagues' "alarm about [his] health and what they describe as his declining capacity to negotiate the $1.5 trillion farm bill."[3] In a 2022 interview with Politico, Scott said, "Obviously I’m not retiring...I’m as strong and vibrant as a roaring lion."[3]
The primary took place in the context of court-ordered redistricting. Georgia adopted new congressional district maps in December 2023 after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled the maps adopted after the 2020 census did not include enough majority-Black districts.[4] A Daily Kos analysis of the district lines found that Joe Biden (D) defeated Donald Trump (R) 79.7%–19.3% under the boundaries used for the 13th District in 2022 and 69.8%–29.2% under the 2024 boundaries.[5][6]
Scott ran on his record, saying he had secured nearly $1.2 billion in federal funding for the district and resolved more than 18,000 cases on behalf of constituents.[7] Scott said he would continue his work securing funding for historically Black agricultural colleges and expanding housing assistance programs.[8]
Flowers was a U.S. Army veteran and former contractor who worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State. Flowers said he was running to represent a new generation of leaders and to oppose former President Donald Trump (R): "It is about preserving democracy for generations. It’s about alerting people to the dangers that lie ahead of us, especially in the Black community."[3] Flowers ran in the 14th District in 2022, losing to Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) 65.9%–34.1%.
Also running in the primary were Brian Johnson (D), Uloma Ekpete Kama (D), Rashid Malik (D), and Karen Rene (D).
As of May 20, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales each rated the general election Solid/Safe Democratic.
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 13
Incumbent David Scott defeated Jonathan Chavez in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Scott (D) | 71.8 | 256,902 |
 | Jonathan Chavez (R) | 28.2 | 100,730 | |
| Total votes: 357,632 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Scott | 57.6 | 37,135 |
 | Mark Baker | 11.6 | 7,480 | |
 | Marcus Flowers | 10.0 | 6,439 | |
 | Karen Rene | 9.1 | 5,859 | |
 | Brian Johnson | 5.0 | 3,201 | |
 | Rashid Malik | 4.8 | 3,073 | |
 | Uloma Ekpete Kama | 2.0 | 1,274 | |
| Total votes: 64,461 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Octavia Coleman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13
Jonathan Chavez defeated Johsie Cruz Fletcher in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Chavez | 68.8 | 10,344 |
 | Johsie Cruz Fletcher | 31.2 | 4,699 | |
| Total votes: 15,043 | |||
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Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Scott | Democratic Party | $1,213,690 | $1,675,775 | $174,525 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Mark Baker | Democratic Party | $0 | $350 | $3,423 | As of March 31, 2024 |
| Marcus Flowers | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Brian Johnson | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Uloma Ekpete Kama | Democratic Party | $54,191 | $23,086 | $0 | As of June 25, 2024 |
| Rashid Malik | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Karen Rene | Democratic Party | $67,020 | $50,655 | $16,365 | As of March 31, 2024 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Satellite spending
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Note: As of April 17, 2024, Mark Baker (D), Marcus Flowers (D), Uloma Ekpete Kama (D), Rashid Malik (D), and Karen Rene (D) had not filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Flowers in this election.
2022
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene defeated Marcus Flowers in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) | 65.9 | 170,162 |
| Marcus Flowers (D) | 34.1 | 88,189 | |
| Total votes: 258,351 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Angela Pence (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Marcus Flowers defeated Wendy Davis and Holly McCormack in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcus Flowers | 74.7 | 20,082 |
 | Wendy Davis | 19.1 | 5,141 | |
 | Holly McCormack | 6.2 | 1,662 | |
| Total votes: 26,885 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marjorie Taylor Greene | 69.5 | 72,215 |
 | Jennifer Strahan | 16.9 | 17,595 | |
 | Eric Cunningham | 6.2 | 6,390 | |
 | James Haygood | 3.6 | 3,790 | |
 | Charles Lutin | 2.2 | 2,304 | |
 | Seth Synstelien | 1.5 | 1,547 | |
| Total votes: 103,841 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Clay (R)
Endorsements
To view Flowers' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Marcus Flowers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign ads
| February 20, 2024 |
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2022
Marcus Flowers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flowers' responses.
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- We need to end the politics of division and work towards bridge building and bipartisan solutions. I’ve sat across the table from Iraqi and Afghan warlords and negotiated on behalf of the United States, so I know I can reach across the aisle and work with moderate Republicans.
- Georgia’s 14th district is facing many challenges- decline in jobs, small businesses and manufacturing shutting down, lack of access to healthcare and other resources such as broadband, and the opioid epidemic. As a representative I will work in DC to make sure our government is benefiting us.
- The people of GA-14 are kind, caring, and compassionate. I am running because I am listening to the people of this district who have felt unheard and who want to be represented by someone who will invest and believe in this district.
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Campaign website
Flowers' campaign website stated the following:
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Jobs and the Economy Manufacturing From clothing in Bremen to carpets in Dalton, for decades Georgia’s 14th district has been a manufacturing hub of the country. Now, it’s time for us to step up and meet the new demand for clean energy and green infrastructure. We can create high paying, high skilled jobs for Georgians by bringing the manufacturing at the backbone of new, innovative technologies, into our backyard. It’s time to revitalize GA-14’s manufacturing so we can be globally competitive while thriving in the district. Supporting Small Businesses Our district must be a place where existing small businesses can thrive, and new small businesses want to be. There are lots of barriers for small businesses trying to get off the ground. As someone with a background in compliance, I know the importance of rules and regulations, but sometimes all of the red tape can add unnecessary burdens to up and coming entrepreneurs. Additionally, small businesses are still hurting from the pandemic. We must make sure resources are available and accessible to help these businesses stay afloat. The Care Economy With 15% of GA-14 above retirement age, we must make sure we are able to care for all of our citizens. This means investing in job creation and training in the care economy. Caregivers are underpaid and undervalued, and caring for aging family members often puts a huge financial and emotional strain on families. We must take care of the oldest members of our society, and we must value and invest in the men and women caring for them. This means families will be able to afford high quality care for their loved ones, and Georgians looking to work in the care economy will be able to access the training and benefits they deserve.
In an increasingly virtual world, access to the internet is a necessity, not a luxury. However, too many families in GA-14 do not have access to high speed internet. This is holding us back. Our students will be left behind if they cannot access their coursework. New businesses won’t come here and existing businesses won’t grow and survive. Telehealth won’t be an option for our rural communities who are already so far away from hospitals. Any time there is great technical advancement, there are regions that are left behind. I will not let this happen to Georgia’s 14th district. I will take advantage of existing federal funding and support to bring broadband to our communities, and always be an advocate for programs that will positively impact rural America.
As a disabled Veteran, I’ve experienced first hand many of the issues veterans and their loved ones face. I believe we must honor the brave men and women who defend our country not just with our words, but with our actions. Veterans in our district often have to travel too far for healthcare – I would have to travel almost an hour just to get to a VA approved hospital. The claims system and transition out process can be slow and ineffective. In fact, there are Vietnam Veterans who are just now getting the benefits they deserve. Many veterans struggle with mental health, homelessness, and challenges connecting to job retraining programs. I will work to improve these processes and cut through the red tape to make sure veterans and their families can easily connect to the services they need.
I have fought for our freedoms abroad and will not stand by while corruption takes over in Washington. Disinformation, and dark money have no place in our Democracy. We the people should be the ones making decisions, not corporate PACs and the super-wealthy few. Currently, individual donors make up only 20% of campaign donations, with the other 80% coming from super PACS. Elected officials should be accountable to the everyday American, not only to corporate interests and the rich. This is why I will not accept corporate PAC donations. Additionally, I support the For the People act, and its provisions to keep dark money and foreign interests from influencing our elections. Constituents should feel confident that their representatives are serving them, not special interests. While working in government compliance, I spent a large portion of my career combating fraud, waste, and abuse. I’ll work just as hard in congress to make sure your hard earned tax dollars are working for you.
As a representative, I will make sure that the people of Georgia’s 14th district always have a seat at the table. No matter your background, I want to hear what can be done in Washington to improve your life in North West Georgia. On the campaign trail I’ve had the opportunity to speak to constituents from all over the district about issues that matter to them. If elected I look forward to continuing to be accessible to GA-14. I will hold regular town halls that are open to the public, not just those donating to my campaign. I will stay in the district, not in DC. After all, this is where my family calls home. I will invest in staffing so my office can be responsive and able to connect constituents to resources.[12] |
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| —Marcus Flowers' campaign website (2022)[13] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 14, 2021
- ↑ Marcus Flowers for Congress, "Home," accessed April 7, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Politico, "‘Exhibit A for term limits’: Some Democrats question Rep. David Scott’s reelection bid," February 21, 2024
- ↑ Associated Press, "Federal judge accepts redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative districts that will favor GOP," December 28, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district," November 14, 2022
- ↑ Google Docs, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential election results for congressional districts used in 2022 elections," accessed April 18, 2024
- ↑ David Scott 2024 campaign website, "Home page," accessed April 18, 2024
- ↑ Associated Press, "Congressional candidates jump onto ballot as qualifying begins for 2024 Georgia races," March 4, 2024
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Marcus Flowers for Congress, “Issues,” accessed March 30, 2022
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