David Scott

David Scott is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 13 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 13, Georgia.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in GA

Also running: Emanuel D Jones, Everton Blair, Heavenly Elaine Kimes, Jasmine Clark, Jeffree Monroe Fauntleroy, Joe N. Lester, Jonathan James Chavez.

David Scott was an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 13th congressional district from 2003 until his death on April 22, 2026. A Democrat, he was first elected to Congress in 2002, defeating Clay Cox. Before his election to Congress, Scott served as a member of both chambers of the Georgia Legislature and operated a small business. During his time in the U.S. House, he was Chair of the House Agriculture Committee from 2021-2023 and later its Ranking Member from 2023-2025. Scott frequently won re-election by large margins, running unopposed in several general elections.