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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80 — Yvette D. Clarke | ChamberLight
News / Local News / SFGATE 4 min read Representative David Scott, a longtime Georgia Democrat and former House Agriculture Committee chair, died at the age of 80.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 22, 2026
95 Credibility Source credibility (SFGATE): 95 out of 100, high 100 Quality Content quality (originally Associated Press): 100 out of 100, high 100 Neutrality Story neutrality: 100 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is Associated Press's own score, and this article is credited to Associated Press. The host score in the Source Check is SFGATE's.
SOURCE SFGATE via Associated Press Published Apr 22, 2026
U.S. Representative David Scott (D-GA), the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at age 80 while seeking a 13th term. His death creates a vacancy in a closely divided House and marks the end of a long career in Georgia politics.
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Part of a bigger story 25 OUTLETS Outlets across the political spectrum are unified in reporting the death of Representative David Scott, primarily highlighting his legacy as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. While sources like Roll Call focus on his 50-year career in public service, right-leaning outlets such as the Washington Times and Slay News emphasize the "sudden" nature of his passing just weeks before he was to seek a 13th term.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 22, 2026
95 Credibility HIGH Source credibility (SFGATE): 95 out of 100 100 Quality HIGH Content quality (originally Associated Press): 100 out of 100 100 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 100 out of 100
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People in this story 4 + 2 Subject of the obituary
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Announced death to Black Caucus
EJ Political opponent and friend
ALSO MENTIONED Andrew Young, Former employer and mentor; Jimmy Carter, Historical context
Republished with credit Republished from Associated Press, with credit to the original publisher.
411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is Associated Press's own score, and this article is credited to Associated Press. The host score in the Source Check is SFGATE's.
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