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Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia Dies at 80

HeadlineApr 23, 2026

Georgia Democratic Congressmember David Scott died Wednesday at the age of 80, one day after casting his final vote from the House floor. Scott was the first Black man to serve as chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He’d been seeking his 13th term in office despite concerns about his ailing health. He’s the fifth member of the current Congress to die in office. His death leaves Democrats with 212 seats, compared to 218 members of the Republican caucus. 

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