Scott’s death ends his service in Congress and leaves a vacancy in his Georgia seat.
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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term, has died at 80. His death creates a House vacancy and slightly widens Republicans’ narrow majority, while state officials will schedule a special election to fill the rest of his term.
Georgia representative whose death leaves a House vacancy
Congressional Black Caucus chair who announced Scott’s death at a luncheon
House minority leader who praised Scott
Georgia state senator and Scott’s challenger in the May 19 primary
Outlets 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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