David Scott (Georgia politician)

David Scott
Official portrait, 2019
Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee
In office
January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025
Preceded byGlenn Thompson
Succeeded byAngie Craig
Chair of the House Agriculture Committee
In office
January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byCollin Peterson
Succeeded byGlenn Thompson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 13th district
In office
January 3, 2003 – April 22, 2026
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 36th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byJack Stephens
Succeeded bySam Zamarripa
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 13, 1975 – January 10, 1983
Preceded byBill Stephens
Succeeded byGeorganna Sinkfield
Personal details
Born
David Albert Scott

(1945-06-27)June 27, 1945
Aynor, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 2026(2026-04-22) (aged 80)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Alfredia Aaron
​
(m. 1969)​
Children2
RelativesHank Aaron (brother-in-law)
Kimani Vidal (grandson)
EducationFlorida A&M University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (MBA)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website

David Albert Scott (June 27, 1945 – April 22, 2026) was an American politician and businessman. He was the U.S. representative for Georgia's 13th congressional district from 2003 to his death in 2026. Before his election to Congress in 2002, Scott was a Democratic member of both chambers of the Georgia Legislature.

Scott was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983. He was also a member of the Georgia State Senate from 1983 to 2003.[1]

Scott died on April 22, 2026 at his home in Washington, D.C. at the age of 80.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Murry, Kendall; Rayam, Lisa (April 22, 2026). "BREAKING: Georgia Congressman David Scott has died". WABE. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ Mitchell, Tia (22 April 2026). "Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott has died". AJC. Retrieved 22 April 2026.

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