Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Long-serving Democratic Rep. David Scott has died at age 80, his office confirmed to Scripps News.

A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

Scott served in the Georgia House and Senate before being elected to the U.S. House in 2002.

He later rose through the ranks to become chair of the House Agriculture Committee.

Scott is survived by his wife, Alfredia, and two daughters.