Democrat Rep. David Scott suddenly passed away on Wednesday after 23 years in office.
He was 80 years old.
The cause of death is not known at this time.
The Georgia Democrat voted on the House floor on Tuesday night and passed away just hours later.
David Scott voted last night on the House floor. https://t.co/5lTLRjkcNW
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 22, 2026
David Scott was seeking his 13th term in Congress amid concerns about his age.
Per Fox News reporter Chad Pegram, there are currently five vacancies in the House: Late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and David Scott (D-GA) died. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned.
House Speaker Johnson released a statement on David Scott’s death.
“We are all deeply saddened by the news of Rep. David Scott’s passing,” Speaker Johnson said.
“For more than two decades, David faithfully served the people of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District and spent the majority of his life in service to others,” Johnson said.
“We are lifting up David’s wife Alfredia, his two daughters, and his grandchildren in prayer as they mourn,” Johnson added.
We are all deeply saddened by the news of Rep. David Scott’s passing. For more than two decades, David faithfully served the people of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District and spent the majority of his life in service to others. We are lifting up David’s wife Alfredia, his two…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 22, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called David Scott a “trailblazer” in remarks to reporters on Wednesday.
“David Scott was a trailblazer who served the district that he served admirably,” Jeffries told reporters on The Hill.
“[He] rose up from humble beginnings to become the first African American ever to chair the House Ag Committee. He cared about the people that he represented,” Jeffries said.
“He was fiercely committed to getting things done for the people of the great state of Georgia. And he’ll be deeply missed,” he added.
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