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April 22, 2026

Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80 after casting final House vote

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) passed away at 80, confirmed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who praised him as a trailblazer for Georgia.
Scott's death leaves Democrats with 212 seats in the House, compared to 218 for Republicans, affecting legislative dynamics.
He was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and was seeking a 13th term in office at the time of his death.

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Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott, 80, has died
Apr 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM · Politico
Longtime Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM · Axios
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM · NBC
Democrat Rep David Scott dead at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM · Fox News
David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM · The Hill
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM · CBS News
Georgia congressman David Scott dies aged 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM · The Guardian
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM · ABC News
Longtime Georgia Democrat US Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM · CNN
Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM · Washington Post
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM · CNBC
David Scott, Longtime Democratic Congressman, Dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM · WSJ
Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM · NYT
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80 while seeking reelection
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM · Independent
Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM · BBC
With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office
Apr 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM · CBS News