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David Scott
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
Democrat
David Scott
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
GA-13 Democratic nominee?
$22.9K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — GA-13 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
2%chance to win
$22.9KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Age81 years old (Jun 27, 1945)
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.A., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M University), 1967
Notable personal detailsDavid Albert Scott was an American politician and businessman who represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2003 until his death on April 22, 2026. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives (1974–1982) and the Georgia State Senate (1982–2002). He earned a B.A. from Florida A&M University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax reform that encourages economic growth, supports working families, broadens the middle class, and addresses income inequality; advocates using tax policy to help local communities and return revenue to local governments. Positions emphasize investment (infrastructure and local revenue) and addressing inequality rather than advocating large-scale tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and has voted for legislation to expand access and lower prescription drug costs; backs strengthening Medicare/Medicaid programs and measures that increase affordable coverage options.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and other long-term undocumented workers, protection of asylum access and humanitarian measures, while also backing increased border resources and technology (CBP personnel, non-intrusive inspection tech, and targeted fencing/sensors) and additional funding for immigration courts and detention capacity.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and is affiliated with pro-choice organizations in Congress while voting against restrictive measures; opposes strict bans though not framed as advocating unrestricted access without limits. Positions and membership indicate support for maintaining abortion access with some policy boundaries.
Climate & Energy
Supports addressing climate change through investments in clean energy, climate-related provisions in infrastructure and farm policy, and programs to help agricultural and rural communities adapt to changing weather. Emphasizes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and using federal programs to lower energy costs while building resilience in agriculture and disadvantaged communities.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and other measures to restrict access to dangerous or untraceable firearms (including regulating 'ghost guns'), while recognizing lawful gun ownership. Has a legislative record from prior state service of sponsoring laws that created background-check requirements and has urged executive action and policy to curb un-serialized/untraceable weapons and consider additional reforms.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
David Scott is in the news because he died at age 80 while seeking re-election, which opened Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. His death has triggered both a special election for the remainder of his term and a separate 2026 race for the full term. Democrats are now competing in a primary and possible runoff to choose the nominee, with the seat expected to stay in Democratic hands.
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Articles
Ccleveland.com3 months ago
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test
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WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit3 months ago
Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs
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TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 months ago
New battle lines drawn over Georgia’s political maps
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UTUSA TODAY3 months ago
Special election to replace David Scott called. His daughter will run
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$1.0M
$502.0K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.0M
$636.6K
$1.8M
$76.4K
Cycle 2024
$1.2M
$174.5K
$1.7M
$69.8K
Cycle 2026
$521.8K
$15.7K
$680.6K
$37.8K
Source: FEC
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