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Who was David Scott? Longtime Congressman and trailblazer dies at 80

U.S. Representative David Scott, an 80-year-old Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. Scott, first elected in 2002, was a longtime advocate for farmers, HBCUs, and veterans. His passing occurred while he was seeking reelection to his 13th term in Congress.

23 Apr 2026 1:13 am