Latest News About Congressman David Scott

I can share the latest publicly reported information I have access to, but I don’t have live tool access in this turn to pull up fresh updates. Here’s what’s been reported recently:

• Reports in April 2026 indicated that Congressman David Scott of Georgia, a longtime Democrat representing GA-13, passed away at age 80 while seeking reelection. Several outlets noted his death occurred during a Capitol Hill event and highlighted his role as the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee.[3][4][8]
• Following his death, coverage touched on the impact for the Georgia 13th District and the broader House configuration as the party navigates leadership and upcoming elections.[2][3]
• The death was reported by multiple outlets with brief obituaries and tributes from colleagues, reflecting on his decades of service, farm and nutrition policy focus, and prior leadership roles within the Blue Dog caucus and Democratic conference.[2][3]

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to one- or two-sentence current news blurb for quick consumption.
• Provide a short biographical snapshot of David Scott’s legislative career and key policy areas.
• Look up and summarize any official statements from the Georgia delegation or congressional leadership regarding successor procedures or district vacancy processes.

Would you like me to proceed with a concise obituary-style summary or a quick policy-focused profile?