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Georgia Rep. David Scott Dies at 80

The vacancy triggers a Georgia special election under state law.

Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., pictured here in 2021, has died at age 80. He was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
FILE - Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
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Overview

  • Scott, a 12-term Democrat representing metro Atlanta’s 13th District, was confirmed dead Wednesday, a day after he cast a House floor vote.
  • His death leaves the House with 430 voting members and a vacant Georgia seat that the governor must fill by calling a special election within 10 days, with the vote held at least 30 days after that.
  • State officials said his name will remain on the May 19 Democratic primary ballot, but any votes cast for him will not count.
  • Gov. Brian Kemp ordered flags on Georgia state buildings lowered to half-staff through Scott’s interment.
  • The first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Scott was known for work aiding farmers and historically Black colleges and universities, while leaders in both parties offered tributes as no cause of death was released.