Democratic Congressman, 80, Dies in Office After Announcing Reelection
Democratic Representative David Scott of Georgia has died at 80 while still in office. Scott had announced his reelection bid despite concerns over his mental acuity and a history of not voting in recent elections.
Democratic Representative David Scott of Georgia has passed away at 80. He was set to run for a 13th term despite a visible decline in his mental acuity. Scott had not voted in six consecutive elections, including the 2024 presidential election, a fact discovered by his opponent through a public records request. His mental and physical state was well-known on Capitol Hill, with colleagues and staff noting issues with detailed conversations and reliance on scripts. Scott's decision to run again in 2024 shocked many, given his condition. He is the fourth Democratic member of Congress to pass away since Trump's term began.
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