Rep. David Scott Passes Away, Georgia Seat Tightens

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is U.S. News Today, National News powered by AI. Rep David Scott, the Georgia Democrat Gunning Force 13th term in Congress, passed away at 80 years old. He represented the Atlanta area and held strong influence in Washington for decades. He led as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, even becoming its first black chairman back in the day. Scott championed far-made policies and food assistance programs while aligning with the moderate blue dog group in his party. Lawmakers from both sides sent condolences, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling the news deeply sad. Still, Scott drew fire lately over health concerns, surviving a tough primary in 2024 and facing another one now. He kept a low profile on the campaign trail this cycle, but shut down retirement rumors last year, insisting he felt great and stay focused on the work. No major updates on the cause of death yet. With midterms heating up, his seat flips the house math a notch wider for a public and

1:03slim majority. Georgia's race just got even more critical.