I don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute feeds right now, but here’s what’s most recently reported about Congressman David Scott:
- In April 2026, multiple outlets reported his death at age 80 while he was seeking reelection, which would impact Georgia’s 13th District representation and potentially shift the House balance in a closely divided Congress.[3][5][6]
- Earlier in 2026, his office and campaign communications highlighted his long tenure and work on agricultural policy, health care access, and voting rights, consistent with his historical focus on Georgia constituents.[2][3]
- Prior to his passing, coverage in late 2025 discussed scrutiny of his voting record and ongoing internal party challenges, although he maintained active legislative work and re-election campaigns.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updated local and national coverage and summarize any new developments, including electoral implications and statements from other Georgia lawmakers. Would you like me to do that?
Sources: CBS News Atlanta and related Georgia coverage (Nov 2025), Congressman David Scott’s official site (Jan 2026), and international/UK reporting on his death (Apr 2026).[5][6][1][2][3]
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The announcement of Scott's death occurred during the Congressional Black Caucus' weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill
www.independent.co.ukU.S. Representative David Scott, a key figure in Georgia's political landscape and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comU.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at 80, impacting the political landscape and leaving a lasting legacy., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comGeorgia Rep. David Scott has easily defeated challengers during his 12 terms, but a new revelation about his voting record could make his reelection less assured.
www.cbsnews.comWASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement following his vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits. “Today I voted YES to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits because no Georgian should have to choose between paying their health insurance bill and putting food on the table. Access to these tax credits has b...
davidscott.house.govListen to this post U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democrat who made history as the first African American to chair House Agriculture Committee, has died, his office announced Wednesday. Scott, 80, had represented the 13th congressional district for nearly a quarter century, representing much of the area south and east of Atlanta. “To the public, […]
thegeorgiasun.comIn 2002, David Scott was elected to the United States Congress. He is currently in his eighth term representing Georgia's Thirteenth Congressional District, which includes 6 counties around metro Atlanta: Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Henry. He began his public service by being elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1974.
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