Rep. David Scott, Georgia Democrat seeking 13th term, dies
Scott represented Georgia’s 13th District in Congress and was seeking another term when he died.
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TAP FOR WHYRep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who represented metro Atlanta in the U.S. House since 2003 and was seeking a 13th term, has died at 80. His family confirmed his death; no cause was disclosed.
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59 OUTLETSOutlets agree that David Scott, a longtime Georgia representative, died at 80. Center outlets largely focus on his career and legacy, including his role as the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, along with the vacancy and reelection context. Right-leaning outlets also recount his career and the vacancy, while giving attention to health concerns and calls for retirement.
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