US Rep. David Scott (D-GA) dies at 80

U.S. Representative David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia, has died at the age of 80.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 17:15 UTC

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U.S. Representative David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia, has died at the age of 80. He was first elected to Congress in 2002 and served as the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. His death marks the fifth time a sitting House member has died in office since January 2025.

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6d ago@rawsalerts

The death was confirmed via a social media post that included media.

6d ago@Osint613

The message adds that Rep. Scott is the fifth House member to die in office since January 2025.

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