Georgia Democrat Scott dies at 80 after two decades in Congress

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who spent more than two decades in the House, has died at age 80, according to a senior House Democrat.

Scott's death was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, with confirmation coming from his congressional office. The longtime legislator represented his district throughout a career that spanned over 20 years on Capitol Hill.

Scott's tenure in Congress made him one of the chamber's more experienced members at the time of his death. His longevity in the House reflected the trust Georgia voters placed in him across multiple election cycles.

Author James Rodriguez: "Scott's passing marks the loss of one of Congress' more enduring Democratic voices, and his two-decade run underscores how the institution itself has been transformed by generational turnover even among those who stayed the course."