Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

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Original Load Date April 22, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated April 22, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/rep-david-scott-georgia-democrat-seeking-13th-term-congress-dies-age-80/18942985/

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ATLANTA (AP) - -- U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80. Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, was once a leading voice for his party on issues related to f...